things are going very well for Americans (with the possible exception of...)

"President Bush talked about the need to work hard on the economy, to work hard on health care, and to fight nonstop against terrorism. Then he left to go on a long weekend at his ranch to watch the Super Bowl." -- Jay Leno

"Actually, President Bush was quite optimistic. He explained that this is a wonderful, prosperous time for the United States, that things are going very well for Americans -- with the possible exception of those few people who don't own an oil company, but it's going very well." --Jay Leno

"Tomorrow is Groundhog Day. That might not mean much to you but to President Bush it means a month off at the ranch." --David Letterman