I'm not convinced that they are attempting to fool anyone, but are expressing their sincere belief in the conservative free market economic system. That they both choose to make their point with the "first Thanksgiving" story is quite a stretch, but both men are known to play loose with history.
Our current economic state requires unbridled consumption of goods to keep it afloat and actions of sharing or conserving would be antithetical to that purpose. We saw much the same thing when Bush to us to "go shopping" rather than to ask of us the shared sacrifice necessary in support of war expenses. I've oversimplified the economic intentions of this administration, but it's close enough for the general case.
In honor of the true "reason for the season" a documentary is now out that addresses our fair trade economy titled, "What would Jesus Buy?" Check out Reverend Billy, if you get the chance.
