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Bringing Truth to 2008 Campaigns
12/6/2007

I am pleased to announce that the launch of a campaign challenging presidential candidates to address one of our nation's most pressing issues: our skyrocketing national debt.

I am pleased to announce that the launch of a campaign challenging presidential candidates to address one of our nation's most pressing issues: our skyrocketing national debt.  Today, we launched a new website, "Truth in 2008," designed to spread the truth about Washington's "dirty little secret," otherwise known as our nation's massive debt and skyrocketing liabilities.  You can check out the site at www.truthin2008.org.

 

Truth in 2008 aims to reframe the debate about our nation's finances, challenging presidential hopefuls to address an issue that many would prefer to ignore.  Over the next few months, we'll be adding features and content to the site, as well as soliciting contributions, videos, and content from users.  We're excited about the project, and hope you are too. 

 

As you know, America is facing a financial time bomb, and the clock is running out. Our nation faces more than 58 trillion dollars in unfunded liabilities, and no one knows how we're going to pay for it.  Politicians, meanwhile, want to sweep this issue under the rug.  We created Truth in 2008 to stop that from happening in the upcoming elections. We're hoping that the site will help to spread the word about this important issue—and we need your help.  Send the link to friends, family, or colleagues who care about this issue, and spread the word! 

 

If you're interested in getting more involved in the campaign, or if you have any questions, feel free to contact me by e-mail or at 847-835-5200.

 
Here's the real dilemma: if you're a politician from either party, you know that the surefire way to lose elections is to be forthcoming about what is needed, which is a combination of higher taxes for working people AND lower benefit payments to seniors.

Posted by Shalesh Kumbhat on 1/4/2008 8:40:44 AM
 
I disagree with one of your video panelists, Ralf Seiffe, who claims that "it doesn't matter how old you are..." In actuality, a person's age is the key factor in whether or not he/she will personally suffer the consequences of our collective lack of fiscal discipline. The older a person is, the less pain he will feel. The younger a person is, the more consequences...

Posted by Jensie Grigsby on 1/4/2008 8:40:53 AM
 
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