Kirk,
re: promote the general welfare....
Nice try, buy Mr Madison, himself, was unable to find that provision in the Constitution that permits the the government to perform acts of chgarity.
Acts of charity are to be comended. EVERY individual should share his wealth with the poor, or unfortunate. But it is not the role of governemnt. I don't think it is possible to roll back the level of government aid, but I don't see how it can be increased. Do you really think the generation entering the work force now will give up half or more of their income to support me when I retire? Social Security is simply a Ponzi scheme, and its going to collapse.