My solution for medicare and ssi is to temporarily remove the cap on what is taxed. This would be to establish an investment account. It has become clear that gov will have to do what every other fund does to be sure they can cover the benefits. That is to invest. We can invest  in the gov debt(if we have to pay interest on loans why not allow the taxpayer to benefit) or we can use blue chip companies that pay dividands. It is clear that ssi and medicare can't just rely on taxes without seriously hurting the next generation and seniors going back to work makes no sense as companies these days want to be rid of 50 year old so it is highly unlikely that they would support80 year olds in the workplace(we really do slow down as we get older)One of the reasons we decreased the age of retirement to 62 back in the 60's was because there weren't enough jobs for the young much less seniors. We find ourselves in much the same situation today ,not enough jobs for the young much less seniors. Toni

For future geneartions President Bush's proposal for private investment accounts is the best solution.  For us there probably is not a good solution.   I'll probably just work the rest of my life.  If the stock market does well maybe I can retire in my 80s.

So what do you see for a solution to Medicare and Social Security????

Or do you think they are and will continue to be solvent?

The Republicans have not done such a great job either.  The economy was pretty good for most of the Bush years until the real eastate bubble burst.  I blame that largely on government underwriting of  poor judgement lending, initiated by Democrats, but continued under Bush.

I'm kind of like you, haven't saved up alot of money.  I'm still working now - making pretty good money so I'm fine until I stop working or get fired.  But I don't blame the government or the Republicans, or the Democrats for my situation.  I blame it on me.  I had plenty of opportunities to put money away in 401ks and IRAs - but I preferred to live the good life.  In a way it wasn't wasted because I travelled the whole world and did a lot of things.  But I am only 60 so still want to keep going.

I definately worry about money in the future.  I don't think either party in power is going to write me a check to solve my problem.  I figure my best chance for happy days is a strong economy and for that the Republicans are deffinately better than the Democrats.  To get the economy going we need to forget all this stimulus which is nothing more than pork and didn't help under Bush and is not helping under Obama.  When he was pushing the stimulus through Congress he said we would see quick results and unemployment would not go over 8% - so much for that.  And the insanity of Congress planning massive tax increases when the economy is still very weak.  Time after time, tax cuts have proven to be the best stimulus for the economy.  JFK, Reagan, Clinton (2nd term), and George Bush.

If Republicans take back the Congress,  what do you expect them to do to fix Medicare????

What will they do to fix Social Security?   Got enough money to set up a private fund?     Good for you.   I am not a member of that group.   

Can you afford private insurance??   Do you trust your health to the tender mercies of the health care insurance industry?   Do you have a "pre-existing condition"?

Given the economic situation created under the Bush Administration,  the current sitution will look like a picnic in the event the Republicans take over again.   No money, no health care.  Simple

What wonderful world do you expect to live in under Republican perpetual governance.   Trickle down?  

Please,  someone tell me what a wonderful world the Republican Party will create   when and if  they  get  back in power?    Or perhaps,  it is something you just believe as an article of faith????   Any plans I have not heard about?

Harley FXDB

Yup,...ditto. I'm going to local Tea Party tomorrow.

What kind of bike do you have?

Looks like people are going to Washington DC to try stop this.  Sure wish I could get off from work, I'd jump on my motorcycle and head north.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqE_UvbNgxc