“What happened in 2005 when Bush tried to say the same thing?”
At that time our bond ratings had not been downgraded. Maybe there are a few more that see the light.
Don’t get me wrong. I agree with him 100%. SS is a ponzi scheme. No doubt about it.
I’m just not so sure bringing it up now, at the beginning of the R primary season is the right thing to do.
What is to be gained? There are enough issues to run on without this one: repealing ObamaCare, defunding federal agencies, and a whole host of other issues.
I would rather Perry had introduced the subject of SS more slowly, after he’s elected president.