The comments about all of these former leaders being profligate in their management of the treasury are for the most part specious (whip up current sentiment) or spurious (not genuine). Do you not remember WE elected them? So, what were we all doing while these supposed misdeeds were wrought?  That we were asleep is no excuse. For the most part these folks were responding to constituents. Income tax NOW. Then, we will pay attention. Or not.