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How about focusing in growth and innovation instead of cutting. When the total income in rep entitlements are easier to pay.

is there any proof that giving money for lesbian water weaving studies actually produces innovation or growth? university isnt what it used to be

Yes. Productivity is measured and clearly increased over the last few generations.

As a group, the boomers are going to take a haircut.

People have been talking about the boomer boogeyman for at least 20 years now. Isn't that particular bubble supposed to have passed already?

Not really. its just starting/accelerating. (around 40% right now so alot to go)

The baby boomer generation spans 20 years of birthdays. The youngest boomers will turn 80 in 2044.

Just because we know about a problem for decades doesn't mean it goes away automatically.