Originally Posted by PR_Glen

was it realistic to assume he could fix it all in 4 years though? Let's even take it further, is it realistic for us to assume anyone can fix a problem like this in 4 years?

I'm not standing up for him here, but could anyone get elected by saying 'we aren't going to be able to do much other than baby steps to fixing this huge debt problem' ?

I'd prefer an honest and upfront politician myself, but expecting anyone would vote for someone like that isn't even realistic in my opinion.