Many of us went to the showing of UnFair at a local theater. Some of the theaters were full and others were not, but generally the reaction was positive. Some of us who have worked in and around the movie production business were impressed that the movie was produced at all. However, Judd Saul, the talented director of the movie, was disappointed because he believed that he could make the film much better but didn’t have the needed production funds. I am happy to report that Judd got his chance and the new version is much improved.
Prior to the movie being released, it was determined that more money was needed to complete the film and pay for promotion. Activist Steve Baer provided the needed financing on the condition that if his money was not returned, that he would control the movie until the money was returned. Then any future money would be paid to the original investors.
Steve Baer provided Judd additional funds to make changes to the film and is working to get contracts with companies like Netflix to further commercialize the film. In the meantime, he has arranged for people to be able to view the film here.
January D.C. Trip
Peggy and I arrive in D.C. on January 25th. We have received a number of emails from our AFFT members who have met with their local Members of Congress. One of the results of the meeting was to obtain an agreement for Peggy and me to meet with the Member and their tax aides in D.C.
Peggy is great at creating coalitions with other groups and is presently setting up meetings. If there is a national association with which you have a relationship and you believe that they are potential supporters of real tax reform, please let Peggy know peggy.green-ernst@fairtax.org.
Finally, we realize that traveling to D.C. for a 30-minute meeting is not practical for most people. This is why many of our meetings have included constituents via a speaker phone. The presence of a constituent on the phone pretty much ensures that the Member will not be “delayed” or “unavailable”.
1040 Club
At no time in the history of the FAIRtax have we had the opportunity we have now. We have a Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee who is a cosponsor. We have all of the Presidential candidates talking about the need for tax reform.
We need your help to maintain the basic operations of AFFT. We are not paying any salaries and most of us are even paying our own expenses. We have a relatively painless way for you to help.
To those of you not familiar with the 1040 Club, AFFT is asking people to contribute $10.40 per month to AFFT. This provides a steady funding platform and allows us to spend our time not trying to raise money but actually working with groups to help make passage of the FAIRtax a reality. Thanks to each of you who have joined the 1040 Club. You are ensuring that Americans For Fair Taxation can continue to promote the FAIRtax. If you are not a member of the 1040 Club, or if you are a member but want to join for someone else, please go to this link and sign up.
FAIRtax Power Radio
Whether you’re a FAIRtax volunteer or an informed citizen who wishes to be better informed, we encourage you to listen to FAIRtax Power Radio, the online radio show that is available when you are. Bob and Ron just finished a series of three episodes interviewing Autry Pruitt, radio personality and AFFT Board Member. Here are the links:
FTPR 23 - http://bit.ly/1J0VBGQ
FTPR 24 - http://bit.ly/1l3fXDL
FTPR 25 - http://bit.ly/1ZYzDIJ
AFFT National LOGO Store and Scrolling Signs
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