State of the Benner Household Union

My fellow Bennericans, I address you at a point in our small but great nation's history in which times are good and bad. We are living in times that are warmer, sunnier and more beautiful than any other in our history.

But I also must admit that we are facing an economic crisis much like the rest of the world. Unemployment in the Benner Household is at fifty percent, an all time high. The work force is willing and able, but the opportunity has not proven widespread. The population is getting restless, tired of waiting for faint promises of employment and emplyoment that may never materialize. The Benner Household national debt is climbing, and things look to be getting more grim before they get any better.

Thoughts of relocating our small nation back to the east coast due to financial woes has begun to cross the minds of Benner leadership. But it is with great woe, as we have grown quite fond of our Los Angeles locale. The nation is beginning to extend diplomatic relations with Ecclesia, a church which has grown dear to the Bennerican population. The female population, which is ostensibly and gainfully employed, greatly enjoys their profession and would like to remain there as long as possible. And the male population though lacking in formal payment is enjoying an internship at a network sitcom, which has proven fruitful in terms of networking with other nations.

In short, the Benner Household likes where it is geographically. Financially, it's not doing so great. Your prayers for the great Benner Household nation are duly appreciated.

Thank you, and goodnight.