“Back then the economy was doing well..”
I think that is a very good point. I keep telling my brother that if cap and trade hits, the ugly mood in this country will turn toxic. The public will have very little stomach for scandal given what is trying to be crammed down our throats.
I’m glad you observed this as well.
When people have a good secure job with a fat paycheck and substantial benefits to boot, they usually couldn’t care less about who the President is bonking or snubbing or even declaring a fake war.
With this economy though Mother Teresa could be healing people right and left if she were President, but people are still going to get nasty and it will turn ugly.
After reading extensively about the French Revolution, I always remember that while Marie’s spending was outrageous, it wasn’t as bad as the rest of the deficit, but the leaders are always, ALWAYS scapegoats no matter whatever good they do if things are going bad for the Average Joe.
The press has next to diddly credibility these days and with more and more outlets of information available, they can’t keep the lid on, about the bad economy. Plus it isn’t just one sector, it’s all sectors being damaged. No one has any patience for a fratboy President who was mainly elected because of the desire to be part of ‘history’ and now with reality closing in, they want their President to actually do something, be the leader they thought he would be.