Let's all take a deep breath.

The "tastes-great, less-filling" nature of the Social Security debate makes it difficult to take seriously, as political pundits of all stripes are quick to seize upon whatever statistic that happens to be released in order to twist it to their agenda.

Is the program a utopian/socialist Ponzi scheme designed to denigrate and enslave the average citizen before the altar of almighty government? Conversely, without it, will Grandma and her children be kicked to the curb, forced to wear barrels and eat pet food in a Grapes of Wrath-style migrant dystopia?

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