Wondering if cuts to SS by whatever means is decided, does not

[Sherman A1]

in reality constitute a Tax Increase?


I believe the argument can and should be made that it is indeed an increase in taxes just as the stop-loss orders were a backdoor draft.

The Repubs are so very good at framing the issue (and of course all taxes are bad in their mind), should we not perhaps look at ways to hoist them on their own petard?


Thoughts?

[NNN0LHI]

1. Won't work

When Republicans raise taxes it is good. When Dems do it its evil. If we convince people that Republicans are raising taxes it will win them more votes.

Don

[flyarm]

2. No it is just stealing "OUR MONEY"!!!!!!!!!!!! It is not an entitlement..it is OUR MONEY

they are balancing the crooks deficits by stealing our money..once again!

[DJ13]

3. It should be framed by what it really is

An attempted default by the US government on the bonds that are in the SS trust fund.

Instead of letting investors like Goldman Sachs take a hit when AIG was going down the government paid GS 100% on the bonds they invested in AIG.

The same government now thinks its acceptable to default on the obligations the SS bonds represent just because the money is owed to the old or disabled.