The economics of America and the world are closely tied to our aging populations and to the entitlement programs designed to provide for their income and health care. Politicians of all colors talk out of both sides of their mouths, and it is hard to find truth in what they all say. Lately the AARP has been running national advertising threatening politicians they’ll lose votes if they even think about changing Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. Before you make up your mind about what is being said, you might want to read this fascinating two-part article from The Atlantic Magazine: Will America Grow Up Before It Grows Old?