That all changed, though, in the run up to its IPO when it suddenly seemed to realize that mobile was the future.

FORBES: Facebook's Next Big Step: Its Own Phone

Are we going to go to other countries and suddenly realize that China and South Korea and all of Europe all have better infrastructure than we do, and we think that businesses are going to come here and invest?

WHITEHOUSE: Town Hall on America��s Fiscal Future

If Hartman was surprised, imagine the reaction of less tax-savvy people who suddenly realize that their heirs face a worry usually thought to be reserved for Rockefellers.

CNN: Death And Lower Taxes

Maybe now the folks that were never politically involved, but have been suddenly active via the Tea Party, will wake up and realize it boils down to having the right elected officials in place when the votes are being cast and counted.

FORBES: The Wolf and The Lamb Deficit Plan