It's tax season, so the Social Security program is on the mind. Below is AI summary from recent surveys.
The big question I have with the Social Security as I pay in and won't take out for a few decades.
Will it be there when I retire?
Will the benefit be cut more than 20%?
If not, or cut more than 20%, how does US government reconcile labor theft in relation to 13th/14th amendment?
On one hand cutting it leads to some type of short lived humanitarian crisis.
On the other hand, forcing Americans to pay into something with no payout is a violation of the social contract and moreso morally wrong (wage theft).
What does ParD think Social Security will look like when we all gray beards? I think if my boss cuts my pay and benefits by more than 20%, then he effectively canceled my ass without the termination notice.
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Growing concerns over the long-term solvency of Social Security, with 74% of Americans worried it will run out in their lifetime, have fueled interest in alternative, privatized systems. While many express distrust in the system's management, with 30% doubting it will exist for them, current law generally does not allow workers
A 2025 survey from the Cato Institute revealed that 62% of Americans feel Congress has broken promises regarding the program, and 30% do not believe it will be available for them when they retire.
The official federal report, summarized by the Bipartisan Policy Center, confirms that the retirement trust fund is projected to be depleted by 2033, leading to an automatic 23% benefit cut unless Congress acts.
https://bipartisanpolicy.org/article/2025-social-security-trustees-report-explained/This post was edited by RedFromWinter on Feb 23 2026 03:20pm