The program is going to cost much more that the proponents are willing to admit. The idea that Congress is going to cut Medicare benefits to pay for the program is ludicrous. There is no way they would not bow to the overwhelming pressure seniors would bring on them to restore any cuts, a threat seniors can back up through their know voting turnout. Also the program starts benefits in 2013 but starts taxing in 2010, which is blatant attempt to mislead people on the true cost of the program. And additionally there is no rational discussion of ending the huge payments made to doctors and hospitals to prolong the life of very old people in their finals days. 

We perhaps could afford the plan if Obama would raise taxes on everyone to pay for it, but this would break one of this main campaign promises. Instead we continue to think we can live extravagantly in the present and foist the cost off on future generations.