Standing up to crazy talk.  Commissioner Astrue for the win!

"Social Security disability insurance is not the new welfare

The number of people applying for disability benefits does not come close to the number of people getting approved.

" NBCNews.com video: http://video.msnbc.msn.com/all-in-/51448029#51448029

More details and links here: http://www.democraticunderground.com/1017110427

 

Guests in both segment from Friday's All In with Chris Hayes


Michael Astrue, former Social Security commissioner (2007-2013) 
Rebecca Vallas, attorney & disability advocate 
Avik Roy, fellow of the conservative Manhattan Institute and author of Forbes.com blog "The Apothecary"