In short, we have met the enemy and he is us!
or perhaps another way to say the truth is:
The enemy (debt) was created by those who held the purse. All signed off, and now it is too late. Or is it? Wonder what would happen if someone told the American people the truth? Our debt is the enemy. Then that person went about to explain a plan to reduce our debt. Perhaps that person or group of persons would be soundly defeated if that person or group chose to run for office. Would such a defeat tell Americans our true fate? Maybe, maybe not, and yes maybe there have been persons (who came forward) to make an attempt to tell the people the truth and were defeated. Perhaps those defeats slipped by the people. The future (she) is a tricky mistress. Though am in agreement with this author and another poster who stated, surprised it has lasted this long.