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A Boring Dystopia
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It is not going to "run out". That is republican talking point and propaganda. God damn that myth is believed by everyone.
75% of benefits will still be paid in even the worse case scenario. The fear mongering is not necessary.
"I only robbed you of 25% of your income, what are you complaining about?"
What people mean when they say "run out" is that it won't be able to keep up with its obligations. That is objectively bad. People will get reduced payments. There will be pain.
You are just changing the definition of words so that your new meaning lines up. Which I guess is one way to approach the argument. But not necessarily a helpful one.
Please see my comment here.