"These trillions of dollars of unfunded promises will have to be paid for eventually. As it happens, much of the tab will end up in the laps of the very 20-somethings who are so enamored of Obama's vision for the future." Even if this is true, at least this time we'll have something to show for it beside a few already wealthy businessman getting wealthier, and a long-fought war on humanity (Iraq), for profit. You write very well, it's too bad you sold you soul. for those interested, Obama's plan does balance spending with new revenue, check out factcheck.org for a complete review. Hopeful 20-Something