A funny thing happened to me today.

[CubsFan1982]

I was at the Student Commission meeting today when the president of the college SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise) club approached me. Now, everyone on that campus knows me, if not by name, as "the College Democrats guy", right? So, dude tells me about a forum he's putting together on Social Security privatization, and he wants the College Democrats to participate. I'm thinking this is going to be a debate-type thingy, so I ask if he wants us to present an anti-privatization POV. He's like, oh no, this isn't a debate, we're just having the local congressman (who's a pro-privatization Repug of the worst kind) and the Edward Jones people come and talk to young people about what they should invest in, blah blah blah, yackety schmackety. He said that since there's a Republican Congress and a Republican President, it's going to pass, so that's why they're doing it. I told him it's no sure thing, and that if he wants the College Democrats to participate in his little event, it's going to be to present an alternate POV to the Republican line, and if he wouldn't acquiesce, then he could kiss off. And I left. Anyway, this just had me so pissed, I felt like venting. Thank you for your time. :D

[Aristus]

1. With everyone you talk to about Social Security, use the word

DISMANTLE.

That'll jump-start a few brains.

[CubsFan1982]

2. Whenever I hear about it, absolutely.

Privatization is a word I've found to work negatively, too.

[politicaholic]

3. You're right.

Have you thought about possibly putting together a little pamphlet explaining how privatization was a disaster in England and that Bush's plan is modeled after that plan with little to no variation?

You can always rely on republicans NOT doing their homework.

[CubsFan1982]

4. That would definitely be a good idea.

Any links, info? Many thanks if you know of any! :D

[politicaholic]

5. here ya go

this is a really good one

http://www.aarp.org/bulletin/socialsec/ss_britain.html

this has some pretty good charts. They're old, but it's a predictive article.

http://www.heritage.org/Research/SocialSecurity/BG1133.cfm

And this should really leave a mark

http://www.eoionline.org/SS-SocialInsecurityBritain.htm

good luck!!!!!!!!

[CubsFan1982]

6. Thank you so much!

This will be very useful for educating people about what this is REALLY all about!

[miss_kitty]

7. Yes. in the spirit of co-operation

The College Dems could pass out educational materials before the 'event' begins-maybe get read up on it and and ask some pointed questions about the dismantling of Social Security. Maybe some students from the debate club could practice on these lying assholes.

[CubsFan1982]

8. That's an excellent idea.

We don't have a debate club on campus, per se, but we do have the social sciences club, which just had an entire club meeting talking about this. Some very articulate, liberal voices that we could definitely use.