Earlier we received notice that for the second time in three years because there was no inflation there would be no increase in the Social Security benefits. Then the other day I received information on what was going to happen to our Part B Medicare premium. WOW! The basic Part B premium will increase from $104.90 to $121.80, a 16% increase and the Part B deductible will increase from $147.00 to $166.00 a 13% increase. The chutzpah it takes to claim there is no increase in the cost of living and then increase items that directly impact those on Social Security by 16% and 13% is beyond the pale and if attempted by anyone in the private sector would probably bring down the wrath of the Justice Department because of Bait & Switch. And those in government seem mistified by why the average American citizen doesn’t trust them!