U.S. financial system problems are a distraction from the real economy.
Billions of U.S. dollars are being borrowed and printed to save the wealthy from themselves.
While this story dominates the news. The autosprawl system continues to waste energy and public funds at an alarming rate.
The U.S. is facing a decision: continue subsidizing the auto and sprawl, or invest in public transportation.
For an example, read this on bleedingheartland.com