tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8712197188587933423.post4406671120856305128..comments2018-12-13T04:52:46.619-08:00Comments on Social Security: Presidential Perspectives: Introduction to the Social Security: Presidential Perspectives BlogVetan Kapoorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00307270686924759999noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8712197188587933423.post-60924203785773695412011-05-15T08:10:54.796-07:002011-05-15T08:10:54.796-07:00An effective introduction - captures some of the k...An effective introduction - captures some of the key components of the issue, and I like the way it sets up the assessment of the presidents. One technical point - the second paragraph mentions the threat of Social Security "bankruptcy," which is of course a commonly used term. The second clause of that sentence, however, points out what that really means: that not all of the promised benefits will be paid. Few people grasp this distinction, as most assume that bankruptcy means no benefits will be paid. Also, the long-term vs. short-term solution issue is important: how do we define these terms?GMGuianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05359234620804724308noreply@blogger.com