Ty, I disagree. WE, the PEOPLE became the problem.
WE adbicated responsibility to others.
WE continually neglected our duty and right to vote.
WE let 'tree huggers' make it impossible to mine and process the coal, gas and oil that is plentiful here within our boarders.
WE the PEOPLE wanted, as candidate Obama said in April 2008, "a president who will solve all their problems."
No, Ty, it wasn't power that has gotten us into this mess.
It was our own apathy. This is one we cannot blame on the government. WE ALLOWED all this to happen to us.