The only candidate who consistently mentioned the economy and the growing financial crisis during the early part of the 2008 presidential campaign was Representative Ron Paul of Texas, a true maverick Republican. Writing for Forbes.com on March 4, 2008, he stated, "Unless we embrace fundamental reforms, we will be caught in a financial storm that will humble this great country as no foreign enemy ever could." Unfortunately, not enough voters cared to listen.
— Robert Kiyosaki; Rich Dad's Conspiracy of The Rich
