[SevenMinusOne]

And let me add to our discussion - That RR did not lead on Soc Sec. That he increased FICA taxes on all Americans (and businesses)at at time when the system was at a more manageable level.....That doesn't mean I believe him to be a bad POTUS. Or a sellout. Or not a "true" conservative.

He was a hell of a POTUS, a fine man, a leader (more often then not) and d*mn good CINC. My problem is today, way too many in our base are holding GWB to a much higher standard then held to RR. RR would be the first to call bullsh*t on that.

[kabar]

And let me add to our discussion - That RR did not lead on Soc Sec. That he increased FICA taxes on all Americans (and businesses)at at time when the system was at a more manageable level.....That doesn't mean I believe him to be a bad POTUS. Or a sellout. Or not a "true" conservative.

So tell me, what should RR have done in 1983 with SS running in the red? What was politically possible with the Dems holding an overwhelming majority in the House?