The Rant-Senior Protest?

Senior citizens, who are pillars of their communities and lifelong taxpayers, are protesting against the false narrative that Social Security is on the brink of fiscal demise. This narrative is fueled by leftist ideological factions and media outlets, portraying the system as a burden on future generations and a catastrophe that will leave millions destitute. However, Social Security is not going broke, and it faces long-term solvency challenges due to demographic shifts. Minor adjustments, such as a slight increase in the payroll tax cap or a modest rise in the retirement age, could ensure its solvency for the next 75 years and beyond. The "delusion" among senior citizens stems from their direct reliance on Social Security for a substantial portion of their retirement income, the emotional charged messages targeted by media and political rhetoric, and a generational sense of custodianship. Protesting under the false narrative may inadvertently contribute to the program's erosion, distracting from the real threats posed by leftist ideological factions.