I just got word that “An Inconvenient Tax” has been finished and the new trailer is out.
If that name rings a bell, it’s because I was interviewed for the movie a bit back. I’m excited to see the final product… I’ll keep you posted!
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Oh man I can’t wait to see this.
(Think there’s reason to be hopeful that many other U.S. citizens feel the same way?)
An important topic and unfortunately, it will never get the “cool factor” of Al Gore or Michael Moore movies and will be largely ignored by the Hollywood/media crowds who primarily cater to people who pay very little or no taxes themselves. As our administration continues to give out freebies to as wide an audience as is necessary to placate the masses and garner votes, who’s going to get excited over stepping up, taking some tough medicine and fixing the screwed up situation we’re handing to our children?
I wish it well, and I will certainly publicize it, but I fear we’re a small constituency of the voting public.
Congrats on the cameo role!
I’m weirdly excited, and I voted for our current president too! 😉