Tag Archives: Social Security

Social Security Can Pay Full Benefits Through 2033

Posted on January 12, 2013 at 12:30 pm by Bob Cesca

And that’s if Congress and the White House does nothing to improve its longevity. This according to the CBPP and its response to an alarmist New York Times article. Every four years, an independent panel of distinguished economists, demographers, and … Continue reading →

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The Next Liberal Freak-Out

Posted on January 2, 2013 at 11:11 am by Bob Cesca

Dean Baker in the Guardian: Given his track record, there is little doubt that President Obama can be trusted to make further concessions, possibly involving social security and Medicare, in negotiations on the debt ceiling. Oh well, at least we … Continue reading →

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The Latest Fiscal Cliff Rumor

Posted on December 18, 2012 at 9:14 am by Bob Cesca

In case you’re following the rumors and trial balloons that are leaking out of the fiscal cliff negotiations, here’s the newest one: The details, via a source familiar with the negotiations, include: a movement on revenue demands to $1.2 trillion … Continue reading →

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They Really, Really Hate Medicare and Social Security

Posted on December 10, 2012 at 9:18 am by Bob Cesca

Tom Coburn repeated the newly minted GOP line about rolling back the Bush tax cuts — but only if it’s accompanied by “significant entitlement reform”: “Will I accept a tax increase as a part of a deal to actually solve … Continue reading →

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The House GOP’s Latest Brilliant Idea

Posted on July 28, 2012 at 10:00 am by JM Ashby

You don’t hear about it as often anymore, but the House Republicans are still attempting to implement austerity measures on weekly basis. Each measure easily passes through its relevant committee, but is then shelved or watered-down before being inserted into … Continue reading →

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Ron Paul Is Against Social Security Even While He’s For It

Posted on June 20, 2012 at 3:55 pm by JM Ashby

I don’t care who you are. This is funny. STEIN: A bit of a personal question then, are you on Social Security? Do you get Social Security checks? PAUL: I do. STEIN: Well, I mean, is there — you just … Continue reading →

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The Biggest Lie in American Politics

Posted on April 25, 2012 at 2:06 pm by Bob Cesca

My Wednesday post is up at The Daily Banter. Read and RT often. Social Security does not “run dry” in 2033. It doesn’t. “Run dry” and “insolvency” mean dead. Out of money. Nothing left. The trustees, in fact, reported that … Continue reading →

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Social Security Is Not Bankrupt. Not Even Close.

Posted on April 24, 2012 at 7:16 am by Bob Cesca

The 2012 Social Security Trustees Report was issued the other day and — surprise — Social Security isn’t bankrupt like everyone in the press and in the Republican Party (and Democratic Party in some cases) are telling you. The most … Continue reading →

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Chart of the Day

Posted on February 15, 2012 at 1:22 pm by Bob Cesca

Well, more like poll results in chart form. More verification that Americans would rather cut defense spending than Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security and food stamps. Not sure why food stamps are less popular — oh wait. Southern Strategy race-baiting demagoguery, … Continue reading →

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Romney Contradicted Himself in Two Sentences

Posted on February 15, 2012 at 7:05 am by Bob Cesca

This is unbelievable. “This week, President Obama will release a budget that won’t take any meaningful steps toward solving our entitlement crisis. The president has failed to offer a single serious idea to save Social Security and is the only … Continue reading →

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