Social Security is not bankrupt,only facing long term shortfalls that are easily remedied with tweaks like retireing the salary cap on contributions. The Administration of the fund has been exemplary. Contrast with the financial and insurance sectors of Private Commerce, that were bailed out due to mismanagement of investor funds. misfeasance and in many cases criminal activity. Which program continues to give the greatest benefit to the largest amount of people, which bailout benefited a wealthy few ?? Mitchell is selling snake oil