The Highway to Nowhere: Why the Payroll Tax Cap Debate Ignores the Bigger Picture The debate over the payroll tax cap and Social Security's financial woes has been a long standing one, with interest groups on both sides of the aisle exploiting voters' fears and misconceptions.
Amidst all the rhetoric, it's easy to lose sight of the fundamental issues at play.
While politicians dither, Social Security continues to hemorrhage cash, with trillions set to be spent over the next decade on retirees who are among the wealthiest in American history.