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In reply to the discussion: Stop it, stop saying Social Security needs reform, you are a Democrat, right? [View all]Honeycombe8
(37,648 posts)But there seems to be agreement that for now, SS is solvent. It will start paying in the red in 10 - 20 years, according to some. Not bankrupt. Just not having the full amounts that are owed to beneficiaries each year. But you say that's not so, and I follow the reasoning. When the economy improves, SS income will go up. Makes sense.
But I do know that for now, there is NO NEED to fool with Social Security. That should be off the table and discussed separately, later, if at all.
That's not to say that the Dems shouldn't entice Republicans with it, such as the last offer which was for certain the Republicans wouldn't take. At least that's my opinion of what that last offer was about But who knows.
I wish someone would take a stand and just say NO. You know...like the Republicans do.