Simpson\’s Social Security Video Rant: Why It\’s Important

A video of retired Sen. Alan Simpson\’s foulmouthed rant toward activist Alex Lawson is making the Internet rounds, as well it should: The sheer audacity and rudeness of the guy makes this clip \”must-see TV.\” It\’s a political bloopers reel (it can be seen at the bottom of this post).

But, while Simpson\’s outrageousness makes the video entertaining, here\’s what makes it important: Alan Simpson is one of two chairs of a bipartisan commission created by President Obama to study the Federal deficit. His comments reveal a number of very important things about his biases, his tendency to distort and mislead, and his ideological extremism. These traits are likely to taint the Commission\’s work – work which has great implications for the future.

Your future.


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