That was some party we had. But the boom years are long over now, a rapidly receding memory, and we're still reeling a bit from our drunken excess. Unfortunately, this is one hangover that won't be cured with a couple of aspirins and a nap. In fact, this thing could last awhile. ... The Internet now looks more like a Florida land deal than a New Economy gold mine. Most Americans got to keep the bulk of their boom-time wealth, an abundance that David Brooks argues has made us more virtuous, encouraging us to work harder to get more. | 
