How stupid are we?

I was just pondering our situation in America under our present regime. If not for the tragedy, it would almost be funny....

A half gallon of ice cream now has 1.5 quarts. But that’s okay. The price didn’t go up. Skipping a few desserts will probably help us drop a few pounds.
How stupid are we?

A pound of coffee now has 11 ounces. But that’s okay. The price didn’t go up. A few less cups of coffee will probably help us sleep better.
How stupid are we?

There aren’t enough jobs for everyone. But that’s okay. Prices didn’t go up. The government can raise taxes and hire the jobless to answer phones at the Unemployment Office.
How stupid are we?

Our standard of living is deteriorating. But that’s okay. The government will pass Cap and Trade to help us raise the prices of electricity, water, gasoline, heating fuel and natural gas.
How stupid are we?
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