Because I am still confused

Big Media Matt gives another explanation of the Bushit Plan to screw us over in our old age. In his speech Shrub said those 55 and older won't be affected by the proposed changes, and shouldn't be freaked out. George Bush said "Hi old people! You rawk, we lurve you! you aren't going to live long enough to cost us the big money". Aren't the Baby Boomers 55 and over? Aren't they a huge and potentially very expensive group? Wait, they get the money and we get "private accounts?" That should have sent most of the country into free fall panic. We are all potential 55 year olds, we will need SS when we get there, under this plan we will be there, SS will not. I mean, yay! Your Mom and Dad are safe, but boo! you are going to be screwed under this plan.

Here is Big Media Matts explanation. Short version? Say NO to the private account idea. Keep on doing what you are now and don't let them talk you into anything.

The Bush admin, hates you, keep that in mind when hearing their fairy tales about the private accounts. If you find yourself getting sucked in to their scheme, and start to think it sounds like a good idea... Remember that the devil can quote scripture to his own ends.

from Matt Yglesias