Earlier this year, news was made when the current cash flow for social security went negative for 2010.  This has prompted many politicians to make the statement that Social Security is not in danger because of its “Trust Fund” balance that has been built over the years when it ran a surplus.  These statements represent either ignorance in regards to the flow of government funds or deceit on the part of the politicians.  (Possibly Both)
The important consideration when talking about the Social Security “Trust Fund” is to understand the cash …