As a matter of semantics, how is limiting increases a "cut?"

"superlative CPI." It works by assuming that if a product becomes too expensive -- say, beef you eat chicken."

I don't get to eat beef except as a rare luxury now. Are they going to give me BEEF MONEY on social security??? Whooooo Hooooooo! Happy times!!!

BEEF MONEY!!!   WOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOO!!!!