Our present day model for growing the economy (when we're not invading places)

Who would have thought that a garage band comprised of Hank Paulson, Ben Bernanke and Tim Geithner impersonating Billy, Dusty and Frank while channeling the ghost of Elvis would become our nation's economic model?  Rock on, dudes.

There is a key difference between groups.  Frank, Billy, Dusty and Elvis liked blowing through Vegas and blowing their money on wine, women and song.    When the dice are hot, they have a good time.  When they shoot craps, they act like men and take their lumps.  Timmy, Hank and Bennie love the action but prefer gambling with other people’s money.