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Daniel Solomon's avatar

As if there were no negotiations and no compromises.

CATO?

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M Edelman's avatar

I have no idea what you’re trying to express here.

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Daniel Solomon's avatar

That's because you're spreading's disinformation.

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M Edelman's avatar

That’s the sort of comment I expect from someone who hasn’t cited any actual history or data- or perhaps looked at any. Rather than just pretend you’re an expert who gets to decide what is information, why not show us why we should believe you? I’m listening.

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Daniel Solomon's avatar

Actually, I'm the guy with the peer reviewed paper on the default threat to the Social Security trust fund.

Beneficiaries are not paid from the general funds. Won't be even if there is a default. You haven't addressed the solvency of the funds...

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M Edelman's avatar

When- not if- the funds the funds become insolvent, the law mandates a 20% across the board cut in benefits. You should know that. I’m sure you’ve published in refereed journals. So have I. There are more than enough journals out there to support every set of beliefs.

Pretending that SS indebtedness isn’t a part of US indebtedness because Bill Clinton signed a document is self-delusion, particularly given how much of the SS fund consists of IOUs from the Treasury.

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Daniel Solomon's avatar

In the year 2034. Still solvent today. As a matter of law the trustees can get priority.

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M Edelman's avatar

You’re still confusing cash flow with solvency. I suppose you can be forgiven, as most elected officials make the same error, whether intentionally or from ignorance. If the account doesn’t have enough assets to cover its obligations, it’s insolvent. That’s true for banks, hedge funds, and the SSA.

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Daniel Solomon's avatar

SSA is not now, nor has it ever been insolvent.

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M Edelman's avatar

I’ve pointed out your error several times. I’m not going to continue to do so every time you repeat it.

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Daniel Solomon's avatar

You've set up a false scenario...The U.S. government has never defaulted on its debt, nor on Social Security retirement .payments.

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