Without touching the "third rail"?
Is it possible to discuss a "third rail" without touching it?
What constitutes "touching" the "third rail"?
Has anyone agreed upon these parameters?
Is it important to agree upon these parameters?
Is debate healthy for a Democratic society?
How would we accomplish an honest debate on the topic of "The Third Rail"?
Does having a GOP controlled branch of the legislature make cuts to SS ("The Third Rail") more or less likely?
Would the GOP debate the topic honestly?
Would the GOP even broach the debate?
Do you think a debate about the sanctity of SS is a good thing or a bad thing in the run up to the mid-term elections?
Should we have left it up to the GOP to start that debate?
Should we have left it up to them to set the terms of the debate?
Do you think it is a good thing to set the terms of a debate?
Do you think discussing SS in the run up to the mid-terms has potential to be a net gain for Dems?
Just askin'.