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Social Security
Defend Social Security; defeat bogus ‘reform’
By Dennis Rahkonen
Let’s make one thing clear at the start. When
politicians promote “reform”—as in welfare, tort, or Social Security reform—it
isn’t justice they’re seeking.
Feb 5, 2005, 20:56
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Social insecurity
By Frank Scott
A lavish inaugural under police state conditions
reminds us that 2005 began with the immoral war and disputed election that
ended 2004. And we have other problems. The conditions of our political economy
and our cultural arrogance could get much worse, and they will if our social
intelligence and collective morality don’t get much better. Hope for the best,
prepare for the worst.
Feb 5, 2005, 20:50
Social Security
Bush would inflate the deficit to ‘piratize’ Social Security
By Jerry Mazza
I suppose it’s convenient and easy to call George Bush
and his administration reckless and crazy, what with racking up a $524 billion
deficit in 2004, the largest portion of it is a consequence of tax cuts for the
wealthy. On the other hand, there is a method to the madness of King George
& Court.
Jan 14, 2005, 20:37
Social Security
The Idiot's Guide to Securing Social Security
By Jerry Mazza and Dale Coberly
Online
Journal Contributing Writers
Since the New York
Times reported on December 10 that "Bush Says He Won't Raise Taxes for
Social Security Overhaul," we see the president posing once more as
Protector of the People's Income. What a laugh!
Dec 17, 2004, 20:31
Social Security
Destroying Social Security to save it
By Seth Sandronsky
Officially, the people of Fallujah, Iraq, are being
“saved” with bombs and bullets by the Bush White House. The flattened city,
roughly the size of Sacramento, is proof of that. Meanwhile, the administration
is pressing forward to “save” the Social Security system for Main Street
America. Presumably, introducing personal savings accounts will preserve this
program of social insurance.
Dec 10, 2004, 20:24
Social Security
Bush’s plan for Social Insecurity
By Jerry Mazza
There’s an old expression. Don’t fix what isn’t
broken. And Social Security is not broken, as suggested by Bush and his
millionaire and billionaire pundits. Not by any means. In fact, it provides
millions of workers with a retirement income that is guaranteed, because they
helped pay for it. It also provides disability insurance to people during their
working years. And it provides survivor’s insurance to the kids of workers who
die at an early age. This gem of the New Deal is still a great deal.
Dec 4, 2004, 20:18
Social Security
Alpo in the golden years
By Susan Goya
What happens with the privatization of Social
Security? At first it seems like a great idea. Any prospectus from just about
anywhere boasts of historical yields far more than the 3 percent annual
percentage rate (APR) the Social Security Trust Fund currently averages
(Business Week, 09/06/2004). Why shouldn't Americans take control of their own
investment decisions and reap some of those appealing 12 percent, 20 percent,
32 percent yields?
Dec 1, 2004, 20:11
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