Americans apparently love to lied to...that is why they’re following BO.
Actually, that’s one of the main avenues through which evil works - people would rather be lied to.
Most weak minded folks would rather hear “it’s someone else’s fault” than they would “get off your lazy asses and get to work”.
In the end, I don't think it's that. I think Americans EXPECT to be lied to by their government, and have come to ACCEPT that's the way things are.
One of these days, America will have an "enough is enough" moment, and God help these politicians when they do. The Tea Party represents the "early movers" who got fed up the quickest. That's why the media is so intent on crippling it.