“Their number is negligible and they are stupid…”

11/27/2010

In case you believe the bunk that Social Security is a bloated and bankrupt “entitlement” program that will destroy the US economy, read Saul Friedman’s succinct explainer on Time Goes By. Don’t jump on the bandwagon for privatization or dissolution of this important benefit before you’ve read this post or one of Saul's earlier stories on the same topic.

You’ll find his recent piece at http://www.timegoesby.net/weblog/2010/11/gray-matters-social-security-the-anti-ponzi-scheme.html

Comments

Citizen K. link

11/28/2010 09:38

The only problem with Social Security is that it doesn't go far enough. For an excellent resource on SS solvency, go to

http://www.eoionline.org/retirement_security/social_security.htm

paula

11/28/2010 17:28

Thanks, K, I'll check it out.

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