There's a good book out now about how to reinvigorate the Western economies: "Jimmy Stewart is Dead: Ending the World's Ongoing Financial Plague with Limited Purpose Banking"

The lessons of 'A Wonderful Life' are upon us.

Jimmy Stewart had something sadly lacking today, namely the ability to get along, sometimes extremely well, with those who had different political opinions. He dearly loved Henry Fonda, about as a political opposite as you can get. I think he realized what used to be called common humanity trumped petty concerns like who was to be, in that general's famous quip, the "temporary occupant of the White House."

He remained true to himself while being a genuine friend to so very many. And yes, he was quite a well-dressed man. Sometimes these things go well together.