I don't get the big freak out happening over the rumors about cuts to social security. I get the concern but I don't get the freak outs. This is social security we're talking about here. It's not a new and scary(to half the country) proposal like the public option or allowing gays in the military. Social Security is sacred among all Democratic party voters as well as the most reliable voters(retired) of the Republican party.
Going after social security is going to go over with the majority of voters in this country about as well as legalizing slavery of little girls with pink ribbons in their hair. In other words... it's not going to happen. Period.
I don't care what some politico idiot says or what some kitty food commission dumb ass proposes. The moment that anyone in the position to make cuts to social security seriously says that there will actually be cuts in social security is the moment that their political career ends. And if President Obama says it in some state of the union address then he might as well declare open hunting season on public servants. Literally. And I have a hard time believing that the President and congress doesn't know this or wants to flirt with disaster.