For the edification of certain Democrats, here is a schematic diagram of Social Security:

[Jackpine Radical]

[damntexdem]

1. And the third rail is fully charged.

Do not touch!

[Wilms]

5. No problem for the pols.

The lobbyists, corporate connections, MSM running interference, and few out of control celebrities all provide them insulation.

[azul]

2. Good one. For those that think they hear their train a coming

but just get to stand waiting, for ever.

[FiveGoodMen]

3. Don't think that matters anymore.

A politician might lose an election for cutting SS, but their masters will surely reward them with cushy, well-paying jobs.

Meanwhile, their replacements in office will report to the same masters.

Until we have representative government again, it will always be safe to do the corporations' bidding.

[Jackpine Radical]

4. You're right, of course.

It's enough to make an old fart weep for the country he once thought he inhabited.