Obama a Bigger Threat to Social Security Than Bush

Obama and his fiscal commission are a more serious threat to Social Security than was Bush's attempted privatization of Social Security in 2005, according to Social Security Works, a coalition of liberal and senior groups, reports The Hill. The fiscal commission (commonly known as the "Catfood Commission") is largely working behind the scenes, whereas Bush's proposal was defeated after a public debate (and one in which the LaRouche movement played a leading role, we should add).

"The American people wound up rejecting [Bush's plan], but it was democracy at work. He was putting his proposal out there, and the Democrats were solidly against it, as was most of the country," says Nancy Altman, co-director of Social Security Works. "The problem here is ... that if something is done, it will be by stealth." Altman points out that although the commission is holding monthly public meetings, it has divided itself into smaller groups, which talk policy behind closed doors.

Briefed on the accusation that Obama is operating by stealth, Lyndon LaRouche responded that it's true. And if he's doing this by stealth, LaRouche added, that means he's a crook. Like Nixon, he's a crook. Remember Nixon? "I'm no crook." Guess what? He was.