So, let me get this straight.
--Oil has hit another all-time high at $147 per barrel.
--Iran has nuclear missiles pointing at everyone.
--Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac stocks are down 40%.
--Oh, and Starbucks is closing 600 outlets...
And, when I was running an errand this morning, I saw people waiting in a line that stretched around the block. The last time I saw a line like this it was for Stones tickets (yeah, when people used to wait in line for concert tickets, remember?).
Was this the line for laid-off baristas? Not unless the laid-off baristas were all waiting to buy a new iphone 3G for $200.
Now, just to make sure I'm on track, here is the thought process: I can barely afford the gas to get to the store, but dang-it, I'm getting that new iphone! Because I really NEED a new phone! Um, okay, because I really NEED those new Google apps! Um, okay, because...I...just...want one.
Nothing says "America" quite like our capacity for denial.