Coupled with the credit crunch (less economic growth all around) and "Green" energy policy (fuel deprivation for the American economic engine) we may have a temporary respite, but face a dismal future unless we can overcome the former two major issues sooner than later.
Since prospects for a conservative policy that promote growth is unlikely in the near future, I'm not very hopeful.
America has the ability and resources to overcome this. I just don't believe firmly that there's a majority that has either the will or intellect to do so.
If 9% pelosi has her way, her and her minions will strangle our nation to death.
conservative policy that promote growth
liberal policy = demote growth