Don't "Go Off" half cocked

[marcus]

Social security seems to be real successful right now.

You're right, it is quite successful. Currently it takes in roughly 2x what it pays out in benefits. It is also quite popular, just ask the AARP. Sure there is a projected shortfall coming up around 2020, but that gives the politicians plenty of time to suggest red herrings like "privatization" that fit their idealogical viewpoint but don't actually do anything to solve the problem.

And Cygnus, I sympathize with your thoughts here but the fact is that Social Security is not a retirement plan. It is more like poverty insurance, look at how its structured. The money that comes in isn't invested in anything. It is actually spent on benefits for current retirees and other expenditures of the government. There is no account for your money to be transferred out of to your control. You may not think that its a good idea to run a program like this, but thats a whole other debate.

[SouthPlatteDemon]

Dammit. I should have put an smiley on the end of it.

[marcus]

Dammit. I should have put an smiley on the end of it.

I know what you meant

[SouthPlatteDemon]

I know what you meant

Did I get trolled?