Going Retro with Greatness Envy

Phase I:
Baby Boomer-in-chief G.W. and the Republicans try to become the Greatest Generation II in the transcendent generational struggle of our time against terrorists. People on the home front can do the part in the war effort against these new fascist communists. Just like Eleanor Roosevelt convinced Americans to plant victory gardens after the tragedy of Pearl Harbor, George Bush convinced Americans to go victory shopping after the tragedy of 9/11. Just like Rosie the Riveter gave women the inspiration to replace the men at war in the workforce, Joe the Plumber gave women the inspiration to become entrepreneurs in building trades.

Phase II:
The second black man everyone at work can agree on and the Democrats channel FDR and embark upon The New Deal Part Deux. Home prices are down, your 401K lost 30%, hobos are crowding Main Street, and Ford Motor Co. is using fire hoses to keep away the throngs of job seekers. How will we hold up in such dire circumstances? More details as they emerge.