A Boring Dystopia

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Keep in mind that social security is set to run out in 10 years time. (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by STRIKINGdebate2 to c/aboringdystopia

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[–] laverabe 115 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (20 children)

It is not going to "run out". That is republican talking point and propaganda. God damn that myth is believed by everyone.

The concepts of solvency, sustainability, and budget impact are common in discussions of Social Security, but are not well understood. Currently, the Social Security Board of Trustees projects program cost to rise by 2035 so that taxes will be enough to pay for only 75 percent of scheduled benefits. ^1

75% of benefits will still be paid in even the worse case scenario. The fear mongering is not necessary.

[–] Rukmer 9 points 1 year ago

I know this is false because I've looked into how it works, and it still makes me feel sick to hear every time. Of course, the truth is bad enough, we don't need to lie.

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