I agree with Perry on this. And it does take courage to stand up against the status quo. But I wished he explained why it is and what to do to fix it.
Exactly. He totally failed. I watched the debate. The effect was that I went from being a Perry supporter back to being a "wake me in November 2012 and I'll vote the ticket" supporter. I was amazed how ineffective Perry is as a salesman/persuader/spokesman.
I know it's cliche to say this, but it reminded me of GWB. I used to get so frustrated at Dubya's inability to make a strong, clear argument. I do this bit for my wife, where I'm GWB saying "The world is better off without Saddam Hussein." And his supporting argument: "It just is" (shrugging shoulders.)
Same thing with Perry. Seemingly unable to support his statements in any kind of persuasive way. It's not enough to be right. You have to be able to demonstrate it. Honestly, I thought Perry sucked.
Duh. The money won’t be there for young people who are forced to pay for current retirees’ current benefits.
There is no trust fund. Past contributions have all been spent. Current contributions are already out the door to pay current recipients.
No money, zip, zero, nada for the younger people to receive what their parents received.
What is wrong with people that they can’t see that, without having to be spoon fed the same clear facts over and over and over?...