[quote=gandalf]Okay, not sure who made the comment about hypocrites and 401k’s but it makes ZERO sense whatsoever. It’s a stupid remark.

Objecting to fraud on Wall Street does not equal living on a commune.[/quote]

Gandalf: You’re exactly right. But, much like referring to someone as a racist, drawing that sort of false equivalence immediately derails any attempt at serious discussion. The radicalized elements on both the Left and the Right are excellent at this.

Its very clearly evident in the supposed “discussion” about public sector unions. Demonizing individuals who are supposedly making “millions” with their “gold-plated” pensions and benefits eliminates the ability to sit down and have a meaningful discourse on the topic. Same with “Mediscare” tactics threatening to “throw Grandma off a cliff”. Entitlement spending is a huge issue and one that needs to be addressed (and I include Defense in the entitlement spending conversation, because we need to start cutting there, too).

Unfunded pensions are also a huge issue, but we’re obviously not ready to confront the problem, given the nonsense being tossed around here, including completely specious accusations of “hypocrisy”. Thank God there are individuals who have NEVER been hypocrites in their entire lives. Must be nice.