Patrick Barron asks, "Who had more ethical principles, politicos who instituted Social Security or Bernie Madoff?"

Posted by bubah1mau 2 years, 10 months ago to Government
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One group used deception AND legal force/coercion, the other only deception.


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  • Posted by $ Markus_Katabri 2 years, 10 months ago
    I think it will always be around to some extent. But will be chipped away by inflation to the point where it’s completely pointless.
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  • Posted by 2 years, 10 months ago in reply to this comment.
    That's maybe the main point Barron makes in the linked article. He goes on from there to show why SS is more insidious than Madoff's scheme.
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  • Posted by mhubb 2 years, 10 months ago
    no one was forced to give money to Madoff
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