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"Perry is playing to fears among younger voters that Social Security won't be around for them; polls have shown that more than 60% over those under 30 don't expect to collect. But even if nothing is done, the program could still pay about three-quarters of promised benefits at mid-century."(Thank you for posting that)So this is the editorial response?In other words USA Today admits he is right and then for proclaiming what they agree to be true they claim he is playing to fears.Can any realistic definition of "playing to fears" include fears that are real? Shouldn't the phrase "playing to fears" be reserved for when those fears are exaggerated or misrepresented?
"Perry is playing to fears among younger voters that Social Security won't be around for them; polls have shown that more than 60% over those under 30 don't expect to collect. But even if nothing is done, the program could still pay about three-quarters of promised benefits at mid-century."
(Thank you for posting that)
So this is the editorial response?
In other words USA Today admits he is right and then for proclaiming what they agree to be true they claim he is playing to fears.
Can any realistic definition of "playing to fears" include fears that are real? Shouldn't the phrase "playing to fears" be reserved for when those fears are exaggerated or misrepresented?
