Why Social Security is a Ponzi scheme, and how to fix it

**Posted by Phineas

My blog-buddy ST did a great job yesterday calling out former Governor Romney and Congresswoman Bachmann for their hypocrisy in attacking Governor Perry for calling Social Security a “Ponzi scheme.” As she pointed out, not only have liberals been saying that same thing, but so have Romney and Bachmann. While it’s disappointing, it’s hard for me to work up outrage over this; politics ain’t beanbag, as they say, and primaries in particular seem to lead people to say anything to win. On the other hand, when what they say is dishonest, it needs to be called out.

And this was dishonest.

Anyway, as a follow-on to that post, here’s a video from Dan Mitchell of the Cato Institute showing why Social Security is not only a Ponzi scheme, but also a flat-out terrible deal for current workers, retirees, and especially ethnic minorities. Then Mitchell introduces the way to fix the system — private retirement accounts:

Be sure to read Mitchell’s related post.

The way forward to a stable retirement system is clear, but it will take tremendous efforts to get past the Left’s demagoguery and the fear it engenders.

And we certainly don’t need conservatives adding to it.

RELATED: Well, if demagoguing Social Security wasn’t bad enough, Michele Bachmann may be torpedoing her own campaign by seeming to join the “Jenny McCarthy Anti-Vaccination Club for Kooks.” Even if if she’s only repeating misinformation she heard, it’s still bad. Her campaign needs to get this clarified, fast. See also Moe Lane.

(Crossposted at Public Secrets)

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