So it would seem this (private investment option)would be a good proposal, except that the Dems will say the Payroll tax money is being spent, which the economy needs; not saved for the future.
From the above I can tell you clearly understand what is going on. I appreciate your thoughtful questions.
Because it would be an 'option' it would make it politically uncomfortable for Obama to oppose, yet Democrats would demand that he oppose it. Pelosi still brags about killing this idea back in 2007.
Yes, Democrats would claim exactly what you say, that a savings account is NOT stimulus, but that is not how Republicans were trapped by Obama on this politically. Obama set out to make himself look like the the middle class tax cutter and Republicans 'the rich' tax cutter. That is how he cornered Republicans on this issue politically. This would turn the tables on Obama.
I don't even care if he signs it into law. Republicans need to change their strategy to stop looking foolish and instead put Obama back on the Defensive as he was last year. Because right now I am seeing a nightmare in 2013 called Barrack Obama.