We are in a mess because those elected got us there, and the economy tanked.
This did not happen in one term.
It has taken fiscal genius, "vote for this, get elected. Vote against paying for the spending." A periodic problem with elected government.
This is supposed to be a government of comprise facing reality.
The founding fathers bankrupted the country, compromised on moral issues "for the good of the nation." Defeated the "Whiskey Rebellion" (tax protest).
Cheated veterans out of promises,, and sold land they did not own.
Have faith in the good guys. (do, good guys have better record than pull down guys).