The Social Security trust fund is really only an accounting mechanism; unlike private pension plans it doesn’t consist of real economic assets that can be drawn down in the future to fund benefits. The trust fund shows how much the government has borrowed from Social Security, but it does not provide any way to finance future benefits. At some point, perhaps as early as 2017, according to the CBO, the Treasury would have to start repaying the billions it has borrowed from the trust fund over the past 25 years, driving the nation further into debt or forcing Congress to raise taxes.

Social security is on the verge of needing a government bailout to save it from itself. This is but one of the challenges we face as a nation, yet the political rhetoric is nothing short of pointing fingers at the other political party, the last administration, or the administration before that. I believe that we have a systemic problem and both parties have to be held accountable. It’s time to stop the finger pointing and get down to business. It’s time for the American people to say “enough is enough” and to elect representatives that have the people’s interest at heart.

In the words of Thomas Jefferson: “The true theory of our Constitution is surely the wisest and best …. When all government … shall be drawn to Washington as the centre of all power, it will render powerless the checks provided of one government on another, and wilt become as … oppressive as the government from which we separated”.

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February 1, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Ron Sesco
(310) 833-3613
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The Distinctive Edge Gallery
Presents Solo Art Exhibition Jan. 27th – March 23rd, 2010

“California Visions”
Featuring Dolores Garren

The Distinctive Edge presents their next solo art exhibit in Rancho Palos Verdes. This show, “California Visions”, will feature oil paintings by local artist Dolores Garren. There will be an Artist’s Reception on Saturday, Feb. 6th, from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Gallery hours are Monday – Saturday 10:00am – 6:00pm. A portion of all sales during this show will go to help the victims of Haiti through a reputable charity.
Garren is a painter of many subjects. Currently she has felt the need to record on canvas her impressions of nature. Walking along paths, observing rays of light peeking through trees, illuminating flowers or creating sparkle on water; they all compel her to put these images on canvas.
Without words, her brush, paint, and canvas allow her to capture fragments of God’s creation with a unique balance of color, light, shadow and delicate edges. She wants the viewer to experience beauty, harmony, tranquillity and atmosphere in her work.
Past artistic endeavors led up to her career in painting. One of which was teaching school in San Pedro and organizing art programs for 900 elementary school children. Observing children delight themselves with various art forms was a source of great pleasure for Garren. She belongs to several Art Associations and has been a Community Arts Representative for the Palos Verdes Art Center.
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