The Ugly Truths

Here are the Ugly Truths:
  • For the first time in American History, our next generation of children are projected to do worse economically than their parents.
  • Our childrens' education is falling behind that of other industrialized countries.
  • In just ten years' time we will have a National Debt projected at twenty trillion dollars.
  • Our workers are falling behind other industrialized countries in worker productivity--we are already behind the productivity levels of France and other European nations.
  • The competitive threat of China's economy is greater than any economic threat the U.S. has ever faced--and China holds much of our National Debt.
  • Too many of our college graduates cannot find suitable jobs and this situation is projected to worsen in the future.
THESE UGLY TRUTHS ADD UP.  These Ugly Truths mean that our country will be sliding down the economic ladder in just ten years!

We are not trying to be sensational or doomsaying--it is just the truth.

The purpose of the GoAmericaProject is to participate in the battle for the economic future of our country.  We will confront the "Ugly Truths" and work to solve the underlying problems that drive them.  We believe that to undo these Ugly Truths there will be no virtue in moderation--it will be a battle for the soul of our country.  We will line up on the side of aggressive support for our capitalist system, but we will be mindful that capitalism requires intelligent regulation and nurturing and support for small and growing enterprises. We believe that this represents the will of the vast majority of Americans: Americans who will find at GoAMericaProject.org a place that will inform them and represent them so that their voices will be heard and their votes counted.

The GoAmericaProject is intended to promote and support a grass roots movement in support of the principles and values that will drive economic growth for the next generation of Americans.  We will promote actions that push for more and better employment opportunities and facilitate the creation of wealth at all levels of the economics spectrum.  Our messaging and proposals are designed to be meaningful and accessible to millions of people, not just the far more limited number that actively engage in the political environment. 

As we seek to effectively communicate to millions of Americans, we believe we need to rigourously adhere to a core communication methodology, the keys of which are:

  • Focus on a limited number of compelling and significant issues.
  • Use language that is simple, straightforward, informative and, when possible, fun.
  • Strictly adhere to positive messages; no denigrating other points of view.
  • Value all contributions in support of the Charter regardless of political positioining.
  • Always speak the truth, objectively and completely.
  • Articulate positions that make 'common sense.'
  • Facilitate the exercise of the power of the vote.
To successfully address those key challenges, we intend to adopt a very businesslike approach.

We will begin with emphasis on supporting, growing, and empowering Small Business:
  • We will develop, monitor and promote a political agenda for Small Business
  • We will organize an Army of Small Business to fight for issues that are important.
  • We will create a site where new Small Business can come and announce themselves, and describe their business and where they are located.
  • We will provide a site where Small Business can tell their story.
  • We will build a resource directory and information site to help Small Business start-ups.