In a Commodified Society What Value Longevity?

I think I can summarize my views to be that we trade quality of life for quantity of stuff. The primary values of a commodified society are youth, beauty, fashion, glitz, sensations, entertainment, and superficiality in general.

But I do think that a commodified society is more efficient at providing stuff and stuff is important.

It is in keeping with my view that we have chosen Clinton who is without sufficient self-discipline and Bush who is without substance and competence for our leaders.