Reply #56: How is paying the exact amount from general fund that would be paid by workers "starving the beast"?

[Statistical]

$120B from workers paychecks -> SSA
$120B from general fund -> SSA

net net SSA gained $120B. Not once cent change in funding. Hardly "starving the beast".

In 2012 there are two options:
a) continue to partially fund SSA via general fund - $120B (or whatever amount is for 2012)
b) allow bill to lapse and payroll contributions fund SSA - $120B