Who will tell the people the truth?

New York Times by Thomas L. Friedman | May. 6, 2008 (Opinion)

Much nonsense has been written about how Hillary Clinton is "toughening up" Barack Obama so he'll be tough enough to withstand Republican attacks. Sorry, we don't need a president who is tough enough to withstand the lies of his opponents. We need a president who is tough enough to tell the truth to the American people. Any one of the candidates can answer the Red Phone at 3 a.m. in the White House bedroom. I'm voting for the one who can talk straight to ... Full Story »

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by Louise Auerhahn - Oct. 1, 2008

I am an Obama supporter, but Friedman's self-serving rhetoric in favor (supposedly) of Obama is almost enough to make me consider changing my mind. He tries to obscure the policy & structural reasons why our economy is not working behind a smokescreen of 'well, Americans just don't value hard work and savings any more.' Sorry, but I know too many people who work hard at two jobs, live frugally, and still can barely make ends meet - let alone save for a house, their kids' college, or retirement.