"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself" ~FDR

We all remember learning in history about Franklin D. Roosevelt's fireside chats during the great depression. You might also remember learning about the slums on the outskirts of towns titled "Hoovervilles." It almost seems funny now to think of my history book being so willing to teach such a slam on a past president. With the same spirit of America, I'd like to challenge the history books to do it again. Should all American elementary school children be required to learn the new term:

Bushvilles -- A suburban sub-division containing 32 homes: 8 homes are for sale and priced to sell quickly, 10 homes have been foreclosed, 6 homes contain no furniture (although there are plenty of kids toys), and the last 8 homes have two families living in them--the family that bought the house, and the used-to-be neighbors who are now renting because their homes were foreclosed.

I don't think it would be necessary for the numbers to be exact, it's the concept that counts.

And no worries FDR, I have confidence the American people will not hide in fear on election day!

Waha