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It is understandable that politicians would use euphemisms when they talk about cutting Social Security. After all, it is an incredibly popular program among all demographic groups and across the political spectrum. Therefore it is not surprising they would refer to “changes” to Social Security when they mean cuts to Social Security. But what is the Post’s excuse?