"...short-changed investments in our own people,..."

[madamesilverspurs]

For me, that phrase in that paragraph in tonight's speech sets our present economic mess squarely in Bush's lap. It's indisputable truth, perfectly stated.

"Unfortunately, over the last decade, we have not done what is necessary to shore up the foundation of our own prosperity. We have spent over a trillion dollars at war, often financed by borrowing from overseas. This, in turn, has short-changed investments in our own people, and contributed to record deficits. For too long, we have put off tough decisions on everything from our manufacturing base to our energy policy to education reform. As a result, too many middle class families find themselves working harder for less, while our nation’s long-term competitiveness is put at risk."


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[dflprincess]

1. And we continue to spend too much money on wars

(or "training" missions) that are financed by borrowing from China. Besides gutting Social Security, what's the plan to change that?