Posted by Nick Beaudrot

I know it feels like beating a dead horse, but it’s worth remembering that there are people out there still trying to pass “free lunch” proposals to privatize Social Security and/or cut benefits. There’s a large message machine out there to promote the idea. And that idea must be rebutted until it’s drummed from of every prominent Republican circle.

Thankfully I can outsource this intellectual garbage pickup to Angry Bear’s Pro-Growth Liberal. And remember, folks, garbage men get paid pretty well.

Just say no to fuzzy math.

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