Having people pick up bear poop in the national parks and stand in soup lines did not get us out of the depression, manufacturing ramp-up of WWII and development of technologies for war use pulled us out of the slump.
Only problem now is our leadership lacks the sacks to bring "the wrath of GOD" apon the enemies of the US. Not to mention half our population needs weeded off as well. (excellent cannon fodder for a modern day Patton)
Washington won't be happy till everyone works at Wal-mart and direct deposits their entire check to the IRS. (which will then be forwarded to the UN for distribution)
