At that level, isn't the real responsibility to do what's best for our country? Financially, diplomatically, and putting yourself into the position of most of us: individuals who are just trying to enjoy a bit of peacetime and security?
Someone else mentioned that the federal reserve is really calling the shots. When history looks back I think US, the American people will be appalled at what really made the issues, rather than what was good for US.
It's a sad commentary on the ease of putting "news" out there and the need of the people to be correct, no matter what kinds of jeopardy that means to our children.
Please, think of the children.[/levity]