New Krugman is up! The Sons Also Rise : For years, opinion leaders have told us that it's all about family values. And it is — but it will take a while before most people realize that they meant the value of coming from the right family. My wife and I have recently become fans of Upstairs Downstairs. We have been renting the DVDs through Netflix. It is interesting to see a show that documents the breakdown at the turn of the (last) century of the class order in England at the very same time that a new class order comes into flower here in America. For years the Republicans have tried to deflect discussion of this matter by screaming "CLASS WARFARE" anytime someone brings it up (remember: it's only class warfare if you attack the rich). But, I forsee a time in the not so distant future where they won't even bother pretending anymore and will just go about acting like this is the natural order of things and how dare you rise above your station to criticize it. Dubya already reeks of this arrogant attitude of "to the manor born". Only the existence of a compliant media prevents him from being criticized for his frequent invocation of his own superiority. Just witness his recent comments to Bob Woodward about his not having to answer to anyone because he is "The President".