For one, is there anybody on earth who hasn't heard some of these stereotypes?  That Hummers are rich boys toys, environmentally destructive, unattractive, completely unnecessary for driving on a paved road, not a real practical or protective vehicle in the war abroad (it can be blown to bits, could get a flat tire, engine might burn, run out of gas, you fill in the rest), and is considered by some to fulfill some odd longing unfilled void in a man's childhood?

What?!  You say you've got loads of dough and your friends are impressed by the outrageous vehicle?  You can tell by the gaze in on-lookers eyes that they're envious of your less than 20 miles to the gallon monstrosity? 

In fact, there is an active war being fought:  a war is between environmentally-friendly vehicles with more mpg than fun versus vehicles like the Hummer that just don't give a darn.  In fact, if you'd recall, one of the famous battles occurred on a Hummer dealership where environmentalists vandalized a lot full of trucks. 

There's a war being drawn. And Americans love having choice!