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"Insolvent does not mean zero. It means 78%." Sticker

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SKU LWM-S059

A 4 inch kiss-cut vinyl sticker that says "Insolvent does not mean zero. It means 78%." in ink on cream, with the Social Security page address along the bottom edge. Final material pending sample approval.

Color Cream

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  • Printed on demand
  • No warehouse
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The story behind this shirt

The Social Security Board of Trustees' 2026 annual report projects the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance trust fund depleted in the fourth quarter of 2032, one quarter earlier than the 2025 report projected. After that date, continuing payroll tax revenue would still cover 78 percent of scheduled benefits, an automatic 22 percent cut, without congressional action. Combined with the Disability Insurance fund, the reserves last until the third quarter of 2034 and would then pay 83 percent of scheduled benefits. The 75-year shortfall is now estimated at 30.3 trillion dollars, larger than the prior year's estimate. The sticker says "Insolvent does not mean zero. It means 78%." and carries the address of the Social Security page on this site, where the claim sits with its evidence, the best case against it, and the answer. It is sized for a laptop lid or a water bottle. Print partner and vinyl stock stay pending until a physical sample has been checked.

What Social Security means

Details
  • Reads "Insolvent does not mean zero. It means 78%." in ink on cream with a red frame
  • The receipts printed on the sticker: leftwingmerch.com/causes/social-security
  • Sourced to Social Security Board of Trustees
  • 4 x 4 inch kiss-cut, print master at 300 DPI with bleed
  • Vinyl stock and print partner pending physical sample approval
Fabric and specs
Size4 x 4 in
CutKiss-cut
Print file1350 x 1350 transparent PNG
StatusDesign proof
Care

Apply to a clean, dry surface. Final weather and wash guidance will follow the approved stock.

Shipping and returns

Free US shipping over $75.00, otherwise $5.95 flat, tracked either way. Your garment is made for this order and on its way inside a week. Unworn items return free within 30 days, no explanation required. Full shipping policy

Who made this

Every piece is printed when you order it, not warehoused. We are still choosing our print partners, and this page will name them the day they sign, not a day before. The whole supply chain

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