It IS a cut to SS. Hiding these cuts in fuzzy language is something Politicians need to know, we are far more aware of now. The people won't be fooled by this tactic.
I like the fact that Biden has made this public statement and there is nothing wrong in continuing to pressure them to clarify their position on all the 'confusing' statements that have been made.
The very fact that there is so much dissension on this side of the aisle only emphasizes the need for the kind of clear statements made by eg, Bernie Sanders. No one could argue over what he means when he speaks about SS. There is no reason why people should feel the need to try to 'explain' the President's statements the way we've seen them do. Just clear it up and we move on.
They do listen when the people speak loudly enough. It works. 
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