Alan Simpson under fire for remarks on Social Security - Aug. 25, 2010

Alan Simpson under fire for remarks on Social Security - Aug. 25, 2010: "NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- An advocacy group is calling for the ouster of former Sen. Alan Simpson, the co-chairman of President Obama's bipartisan debt commission, who described Social Security as a 'milk cow with 310 million tits!' in an email.

Ashley Carson, executive director of the Older Women's League, wrote in a blog post in April that Simpson is targeting Social Security to fix the deficit even though it 'doesn't contribute' to the country's debt problem. She also accused Simpson of 'disgusting ageism and sexism' in characterizing those who oppose cuts to benefits as 'Gray Panthers' and 'Pink Panthers.'

In his email to Carson, which was sent Monday night, Simpson said he is defending Social Security, not trying to undermine it, and referred her to information showing the program's long-range shortfalls.

He went on: "I've made some plenty smart cracks about people on Social Security who milk it to the last degree. You know 'em too. It's the same with any system in America. We've reached a point now where it's like a milk cow with 310 million tits! Call when you get honest work!"