Are we Americans our worst own enemies?

I love this country so much but sometimes I just hate to see where it is going. I feel that this country is having problems, but I blame it on American greed. This country is so greedy. Money is the most important thing. Funny how when I go to Ecuador they are broke poor, but have closer ties to their families, and they don't need money to be happy.In Ecuador people deal without money and they support each other.I think money puts us in a deep hole. Does anyone else feel like this? Am I just overexaggerating?>