Reply #6: I believe the concern is certainly justified, given the composition of [View All]

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this commission. Imagine what these diehard Republicans want to do to SS and Medicare. Many of us who have paid into both systems and will rely on both of them for our welfare in our older years for a safety net and as a supplement are quite concerned.

Wait until their recommendations come through, conveniently AFTER the November elections, and let's see what you say then.

Bush knew he couldn't get the systems privatized, let's see if Obama has rigged this commission well-enough so that a Democrat does the Republicans' work for them. Just like health "care" (crap insurance) "reform".