Paul Ryan's Roadmap to Hell: Social Security Privatization [Kindle Edition]

Steve Baba (Author)

Book Description

Paul Ryan will take about $100,000 from your retirement savings and give it to Wall Street to “manage” your retirement; Wall Street does not work for free. After $100,000 in fees from everyone, can Wall Street pay everyone back? No.

Using non-technical language and a dialogue format, this book explains the problems with social security privatization, misleading privatization arguments and outright lies. Logical fallacies and economic concepts are presented in a Socratic discussion with a cowboy at McDonald’s.

Steve Baba has a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Maryland at College Park and has taught economics in the United States, Europe and Asia.

Product Details

• File Size: 157 KB
• Print Length: 78 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: EEENI Inc. (August 17, 2012)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B00914B7JE
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #828,831 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the read even if you already have an opinion on the subject September 6, 2012

By S. Coyne TOP 1000 REVIEWER

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We all know the country is politically torn, die-hard Paul Ryan supporters might be a bit displeased by this book but it makes many good points none the less. Written in plain English as a conversation between two people this book avoids confusing legal jargon. I found the argument against investing social security in private stocks very compelling, as well as the section on "gaming the system". It is human nature to disregard information we find uncomfortable, but do yourself a favor and at least spend the time to objectively ponder the subject. While I can't say this book has me totally convinced that private social security is an awful idea, it has challenged my views and was an enjoyable and easy read.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Intelligent August 28, 2012

By Andreams

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I'm aware that when it comes to politics, most people believe what they want, regardless of the evidence right in front of their faces. I suggest that people read this for the factual information and apply it to their own life situations, then make an objective determination

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Did the author even read the plan? August 26, 2012

By jawhite68

If the author actually read Ryan's plan then I seriously question his ability to comprehend basic math or understand the current condition of government social programs.