We lost *a lot* of it. In fact, much of our grave fiscal problem has it roots in programs begun in the 1930s, in response to the economic crisis. And believe me, Obama will take even more advantage of an economic crisis than FDR did.
We lost *a lot* of it.
***Then the difference between “a lot of it” and complete destruction is the measure of irrationality.
Hoover was in place when the last collapse happened. It damaged republicanism for many years. If the same level of collapse were inevitable, then I would wish the disaster on a democrat like zer0bama. Would you?