Several videos telling the truth, including those showing the Dem/S sticking their heads in the sand while Republicans were trying to regulate Fannie and Freddie, have been pulled for "copyright infringement". So you can't see Obama's economic adviser and former Fannie or Freddie (I can never remember which) CEO Raines lies through his teeth about the frauds perpetrated in order to get him million(s) in bonus(s).
For us, the American ideal is personified in the concept of self-reliance, work ethic, honesty/forthrightness, decency, personal property rights, family, religion, an ability to defend oneself from criminals and crooked politicians, and personal responsibility.