Does Turkey's relationship with both Russia and Ukraine make it a credible mediator for a Black Sea shipping deal?

Will I still receive Social Security benefits for the last 20 years of my life even if the Republicans run a "starve the beast" strategy to run up the deficit past 40 trillion in order to starve social programs of funding?
If narcissism is a natural survival trait, what are the benefits of having a healthy level of it in our personalities?