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January 31, 2005
Boomers - Can You Spot The Big Lie?
The Republicans and the Bush Administration are repeating a successful tactic by once again creating a climate of fear. The formula is simple, scare the living daylights out of the citizenry, then position Bush as the hero. This time it's Social Security.
Here, in Bush's own words, is the setup:
"You realize that the system of ours is going to be short Ö the difference between obligations and money coming in Ö by about $11 trillion unless we act."
But according to ABC News, "This is the biggest and one of the most controversial numbers the president has been using to make his case. First, some perspective on that number: $11 trillion is the size of the annual GDP of the U.S. economy! What the president is suggesting is that unless Congress acts now, Americans will have to make up a shortfall equal to the entire U.S. economy. It's unlikely this shortfall will ever occur. It's an estimate of the gap between promised benefits and revenues to pay for them if the government does nothing between now and the end of time.
Did you get that last sentence? "... through the END OF TIME." Frankly, I don't expect to be around for this measurement of infinity as it applies to Social Security, so I'll just guess that this is the biggest lie the administration has told to date and suggest that for the truth you look elsewhere.
Start by reading the full story at ABC News
Posted on January 31, 2005 11:54 AM
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The American Cancer Society just did a survey that indicated Americans age 50 and older are more likely to know the name of a judge on "American Idol" than know they are at risk for colon cancer. The poll also revealed that Americans are more uncomfortable talking about colon cancer than either politics or religion.
The fact that two out of three adults don't know they need to be tested should serve as a wake-up call about how much more needs to be done to beat this preventable cancer. We are losing too many lives from lack of information, fear, and shame.
What can you do about it? You can help the American Cancer Society alert those you know age 50 and older about the need to get screened for colon cancer.
There are many ways to reach out, but one very simple, fun and positive way is through www.cancer.org/ColonFab50. Check it out. You'll discover fabulous 50+year-olds who have made a commitment to keep blogs about their colonoscopy experiences and fears. On the site, you also can send free e-cards or enter our Fabulous at 50 contest for a chance to win great prizes. You also can qualify to receive a blue "Fear Nothing" wrist band.
Visit www.cancer.org/ColonFab50 today. Help make March the new October. In the fall, women are reminded to get a mammogram. In the spring, men and women, age 50 and over, should know to get their colon checked.
Posted by: Kris on March 14, 2005 1:20 PM
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