I don't think so. Stossel points out that the United States is actually run by millions of free people. People entertain themselves, build homes, and create amazing innovations without the involvement of the government. In fact, most of the best stuff of life has nothing to do with government. A Country on Auto-Pilot Yes, government keeps the peace and creates conditions that allow good things to flourish.
Presidents can also do dumb things that make our lives worse.
But for the most part the complex, thriving, giant that is the United States runs itself. Government doesn't create new musicals, or produce miracle drugs. It doesn't build the robots that make cars or supply America with its amazing variety of food, shelter, and clothing. The Web Copyright 2000 ABC News Internet Ventures.