hasn't he given up on this yet?

Bush Barnstorms for Social Security Fix As Democrats Ask for Details

WASHINGTON -- President Bush is barnstorming the country, trying to convince the public that Social Security needs an urgent overhaul and offering a solution even the White House acknowledges won't fix the retirement system's future financial problems.

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NO ONE thinks that this is a good idea. Even the WH admits that it won't fix the perceived problem, it will cut benefits, it will be extremely risky for the public and it will add trillions in costs! Why is he continuing with the charade? Is this simply more deflection? Most likely....