I'm skeptical that this Washington Post story on House Democrats' move to address retirement savings might eventually mean an alternative plan for fixing Social Security would be forthcoming. According to the article, Democrats continue to refuse to even discuss the issue until President Bush and the GOP vow to stop suggesting any form of voluntary personal accounts.

I've said before that when Democrats come out with a plan, that is when I'll be able to take the banners down -- because that is when New York Times columnist Paul Krugman will finally make good on his promise and come out with praise for whatever the Democrat plan is.

Frankly, I'm surprised that I've had to do these banners for so long, but a real plan for Social Security is so much tougher to do than the typical Krugman hackery -- I suppose I shouldn't be surprised.