No, that's escape from life (willful avoidance of reality).
A nation cannot defend itself without a heavy industry and technical base. We have gone a long way toward pissing ours away.
Playing loud rap or Christina Aguilara music will not drive invaders from our shores.
This is so true. I think free traders are completely clueless about what will happen to this country in a post manufacturing economy...socialism, national healthcare (so many people will needit). China as an economic powerhouse will soon become a militry powerhouse...then look out.
Nor will praying to Allah 5 times a day. Consider the opposition and the pathetic life they lead.