[Spirochete]

As the population ages, the nation will have to choose among higher taxes, less non-entitlement spending by the government, a reduction in spending on entitlement programs, a sharply higher budget deficit or some combination thereof, Bernanke said.

I vote for option three.

[tennmountainman]

Berneke left out the most obvious option.... and one that should be added.

START BRINGING IN ILLEGALS BY THE TRAINLOADS AND THEY WILL PAY THE
BENEFITS OF RETIRING BABYBOOMERS. (SAC OFF)