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A BOOMER NEVER DIES

Is There Really Any Reason *Not* To Euthanize The Olds?

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

You know that oft-repeated line about how Social Security will be screwed when the Boomers all get old at the same time? Well according to this graph from the CBO, we crossed that threshold into “screwed” territory right around, say, 10:36 this morning. You know what would be a great way to solve this? Taxing rich people, constantly. HA HA, NEVER. [Brad DeLong]