politics: Preserve social security

Yeah, so I keep forgetting to talk about the RNC-mail I got the other day.

I looked at the subject line before seeing who it was from. "Preserve social security," it said. Hmm, I thought, then looked to see who it was from. Ken Mehlman. Hmm.

Wait. Ken Mehlman?! As in, the RNC chairman? Ken Mehlman wants to preserve social security? Wow! This is new! This is, like, a major shift in policy. Wow.

Yeah, right. Then I started reading. "President Bush is committed to keeping the promise of Social Security for today's seniors while strengthening Social Security for our children."

I sniff the earthy aroma of steer manure.

"In his State of the Union speech speech the President discussed his plan to save Social Security for younger workers by allowing them the choice to set aside portions of their salary in personal accounts so they can start creating their own nest egg for retirement. The Social Security benefits for those at or near retirement will not change."

Can someone please tell this moron that Social Security isn't a 401(k). It ain't an IRA. It's not a fricking retirement plan.

"With your help we will preserve Social Security and make sure it is around for our children and grandchildren."

Erm. I'm still perplexed as to how taking money out of Social Security and handing it to brokers is going to preserve anyone's security except the brokers'.

I was horribly disappointed.