Ed Carp:

Tell that to folks in the contries of used-to-be-Russia. Lots of old Communist leaders getting back into power - some folks are even saying that the old days under the Communists were better than living in a free market economy.

Never underestimate the value of human stupidity and shortsightedness.

Definitely. The number of warm and well-fed people who are willing to lecture the cold and starving on morals and higher principles is mind-boggling.