Tom the Dancing Bug by Ruben Bolling for March 26, 2005

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Tom the Dancing Bug by Ruben Bolling Lucky Ducky The Poor Little Duck Who's Rich In Luck Hound: Give me the status report on Lucky Ducky. Aide: Yes sir. Aide; He can't afford basic necessities. Hound: Splendid. Aide: He's taken on a greater share of the tax burden. Hound: Superb. Aide: Housing and food subsidies have been cut. Hound: Excellent. Aide: Oh, and...here's a study on the SAFETY NET for the poor elderly -- SOCIAL SECURITY. Aide: ...it may not be able to pay out all benefits in 2042. Hound: WHAT? Hound: The poor dear! He needs help...NOW! Hound: LUCKY DUCKY! LET ME IN! Hound: I came as soon as I heard! Lucky Ducky: Uh...what's wrong? Hound: Social Security! For once, I admit: the system is failing you! Hound: So! I'll have the government borrow trillions so we can divert your payroll taxes... Hound: To a fund that will be managed by MY BANK! ...for a fee! Aide: Sign here. Lucky Ducky: No thanks, bub. Hound: HUH? Lucky Ducky: I've hoarded enough CAT FOOD to last until 2065! Hound: LUCKY DUCKY!