families into buying homes they cooped afford. lack of oversight nearly destroyed our entire economy. we simply cannot return to this brand of you are on your own economics if we are serious about rebuilding the middle class in this country. we know it doesn't result in a strong economy. it results in an economy that invests too little in its people and in its future. it doesn't result in a prosperity that trickles down. it results in a prosperity that is enjoyed by fewer and fewer of our citizens.