If most human activity is "unnecessary", i.e. not focused on food production, shelter creation, in these times, Green Activities, past solutions frequently involve the identification of "an enemy" and the activities of the war machine.  Another "terrorist attack" on America would really give the Repubs a boost, even if they have to help it along. And the Repubs seem to be desperate these days.  Just a thought.

They tried to assimilate me. They failed.