• Sarah Palin has been judged over a period of time by supporters and critics alike to be
confused about the issue of social security in general due to which she has often got tangled in her
own attempts to question her opposition's stands on the issue.

• She has expressed support for the funding of the Seniors Longevity Bonus Program so that it
can be saved from the relentless decline which it has been facing. She said that it saddened her to
see many senior citizens being disappointed with the program since it could not deliver its
promises.
 
• Sarah Palin has also expressed support for home and community based assistance programs
meant for senior citizens as they are not only economic assistance but also allow the seniors to
lead a life of dignity by permitting them to remaining in their homes and communities.

• According to Palin, institutional alternatives for senior citizens should not be encouraged
as these are expensive as well as ineffective.
 
• Time and again whenever she has got an opportunity, Sarah Palin has expressed her love for
senior citizens and has also publicly pledged never to let them down. She has also ensured full
support and respect to the pioneers in the administration.
 
• Sarah Palin's ignorance about the details of Medicaid have become well known through her
varieds responses in relation to the issue.  It is evident that she is confused about entitlement
programs and also unaware of the limited influence of the Government in case of social security,
Medicaid and Medicare.    

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