The rest comes in from your premiums, from the general fund, from some state transfers, other things. So that average couple is going to pay $214,000 in taxes into Medicare. They're going to get $635,000 in benefits. That difference there is the number one driver of U.S. debt. political class. It's so dangerous, to tell you the truth, because it makes our core voters cranky. It's not your fault. We as a society, we made a deal with all of us. (20:06)
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Asserts that the gap between Medicare taxes paid and benefits received is the primary driver of U.S. debt.
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