The American empire loves a good illusion, and none has been more enduring than Social Security. As it marks its 90th anniversary, this government Ponzi scheme is headed straight for insolvency by 2034 — unless, of course, they squeeze even more out of the workers who never signed up for this racket in the first place. A System Built on Sand The math is brutal. The number of workers per retiree has collapsed from 16.5 in 1950 to less than 3 today. That’s not a social contract — that’s a ticking time bomb. Once the so-called “trust fund” runs dry, automatic cuts will kick in: a 24% slash in benefits. But make no mistake, D.C. won't let grandma’s checks bounce…
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