Pascal @#128,
Worst part is, Pascal, if you follow our nation’s basic business cycle, the timing of the recession and its recovery were both predictable. It’s an eight-eleven -year long roller coaster ride and then we do it all over again. Most first year econ students get the spiel in their third quarter.

And so…
“The Mayan priest, well-versed in his temple’s advanced astronomy, slowly lowers his knife to abide the expected solar eclipse.”

Which makes me a little shy about assigning credit for what was probably always a pending recovery. I’ve never attributed that much influence to American executives over our economy anyway. Being politicians, they always feel the need to overstate it.

I’ve never worred about it much, ’till now that is. Because…

“As the eclipse ends on its predicted schedule the Mayan Priest ends the sacrificial rite and claims the Gods’ expiation for his flock. The masses below cheer in adoration, and in anticipation of the rich harvest promised for next year.”