1). Yes, the country’s in a mess, but that’s because of opposition-party meddling. If the party I favour could get a majority, they’d sort things out.

2). We are on the road to economic recovery. We just have to be patient.

3). I don't like government bailing the banks out, but if they don’t, the system will collapse.

4). There’s no problem raising the debt ceiling. All that’s necessary is to print more money to pay for it.

5). I don’t like war, but the attacks on Ukraine and the Middle East are necessary to make the world safe for democracy.

6). I realise that the US has passed considerable legislation lately that’s taken away my basic freedoms, but it’s been necessary in fighting terrorism.

Bonus point: This is still the best country in the world.