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>government doesn't have capital to cover the shortfall (not even actual social security obligations it seems)...

If we eliminated the cap on how much salary is taxable for Social Security payroll contributions, all projected obligations and shortfalls would be covered. Social Security is being choked to death for ideological reasons, not starving naturally.




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