
Forecasts that the Social Security system will for the first time since the 1980's pay out more then it receives will no doubt send Republican leaders sprinting for the nearest microphone in an effort to hoist blame upon the President's shoulders.

The very concept of retirement is flawed. It is based on several false premises. First is the premise that at a certain age you are no longer able to provide economic value.

There was a problem that I read about in PETA about the carriage horses. They are very much mistreated in New York by many of the companies if not all really. It's not right there. They are overworked.
Hey, GM: Can I retire at 48, too?Source: MSN
Regardless of age, autoworkers get full pension and benefits after 30 years on the job. Why should the rest of us taxpayers -- who don't get the same privilege -- help GM cover those costs?

It's an amazing world and so far I have had an amazing life, that's has been because of my luck.

Last March legendary quarterback Brett Favre announced his retirement from the Green Bay Packers after seventeen seasons. It was a heartfelt moment, as Favre tried several times to regain his composure before giving over to tears.
Sources say Favre reneged on deal to returnSource: madison.com
GREEN BAY — Brett Favre had his chance to come back to the Green Bay Packers at the end of March, but the legendary quarterback reneged on an agreement then to unretire — part of the reason why the Packers aren't now welcoming back the legendary quarterback.
Favre's jersey to be retired at openerSource: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The Green Bay Packers announced today they will retire Brett Favre's No. 4 at the team's season opener against the Minnesota Vikings on Sept. 8.
Beyonce To Retire To Work for Jay-ZSource: sohh.com
Just two weeks after tying the knot with long-time boyfriend Jay-Z, sources claim Beyonce is already planning her retirement from the music industry.
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Packers Retiring Favre's Number in 2008Source: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Mark Murphy, president and ceo of the Green Bay Packers, said Wednesday that the Packers plan on retiring Brett Favre's number sometime this coming season
Johns Hopkins President To Retire at End of the YearSource: The Washington Post
William R. Brody will retire as president of Johns Hopkins University at the end of the year, closing out a busy 12-year tenure during which he led efforts to transform undergraduate education and modernize facilities at the elite school, officials said yesterday.
Sheringham to hang up boots at age of 42Source: ESPN.com
Former England striker Teddy Sheringham has announced he will retire at the end of the season.
The 41-year-old, who won 51 caps for his country, will see out the rest of the campaign with Coca-Cola Championship Colchester before hanging up his boots.
Don't believe him -- Bill Gates will never retireSource: CNET.com
Even though Bill Gates gave his farewell speech at CES this past January, the soon-to-be retired founder of Microsoft has been strangely vocal ever since his departure announcement.
It's Time to Retire Bill ClintonSource: The Nation
It is time to pull Bill Clinton off the campaign trail he never should have gotten on.
Yes, the former president is still a "rock star" in Democratic circles. Yes, he still has rhetorical and strategic skills that may play a role in the future campaigns.