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Politics : Mainstream Politics and Economics
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To: koan who wrote (14262)4/2/2012 10:38:09 AM
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social security, medicare and medicade, exactly what you want to get rid of.

I haven't heard anyone suggest getting rid of them, but they must change. Demographics have put all 3 on unsustainable tracks. If unchanged, they will consume the entire budget in about 30 years. The necessary changes will be less generous, there is no other way. Perhaps the eligibility ages need to increase, perhaps means testing is required, but significant reductions in benefits are necessary. Only a fool will deny that.

Any time the R's suggest a change, the D's demagogue about ending the programs and killing old ladies, just like you have been doing.
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