Tag Archives: entitlement reform

Question #7: If we ‘privatize’ Social Security, what would happen to people that recklessly invest their retirement and lose it?

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Jim

The following question comes from Reddit: If we ‘privatize’ Social Security, what would happen to people that recklessly invest their retirement and lose it? First, in the question, there is an unfounded premise about risk as in:  government control of … Continue reading →

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Social Security: Drafting Other People’s Children for Support

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Jim

What is Social Security really?  Different people, without dishonest intent, will give multiple and contradictory answers. Is Social Security a Ponzi scheme, an investment, insurance, or the arbitrary grant from government that can be changed at the Congress’ whim?  Which … Continue reading →

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My State of the Union Address

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Jim

With President Obama about to deliver another State of the Union address, I offer a three year old correction to the legislative priorities of our President and Congress.  Unlike President Obama’s long long long boring and uninspired utterances, this superior … Continue reading →

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Bipartisan Deal – Status Quo Continuing Resolution for FY 2013

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Jim

The following is text of a message sent to the media relations contact for Gary Johnson’s campaign. On your campaign’s website, I found no comment on yesterday’s federal fiscal news. Therefore, I have several questions (see below), which relate to … Continue reading →

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