That's why I've long favored a "chief actuary" study that exposes the fundamentals of American healthcare. ● Energy independence, aka: "Drill Baby Drill," has resulted in rising energy costs for both gas and electricity. This results from the rolling back of federal tax incentives for alternative energy sources, e.g., solar and wind. The previous clean energy grants, which were all repealed, disrupted several project developments, impacting tens of thousands of well-paying jobs. With automation and isolation, and Star Parker's "I prefer to take care of myself" attitude, that is what is killing Social Security.