Rubbernecking at the economic train wreck of central planners is not without hazard. A strained collar and dry eyes, for instance, are common perils. So, too, is the lasting grimace of disbelief that comes with the rollout of each zany scheme to save us from ourselves.
Etched forehead lines and nighttime bruxism are several of the secondary effects. Not owning shares of Amazon is another. Though, over the long term, this will likely be an advantage.
Certainly, gawping at the present execution of monetary and fiscal policy in America is not without some benefit. A healthy suspicion is garnered of politicians and public officials. This, at the very least, relieves us from voter’s remorse. Since we didn’t vote for President Obama we don’t have to live with the soiled conscious that most surely befalls those who made this grave miscalculation.
There’s also the preservation of one’s dignity that comes with the unwillingness to join in on the latest populace fad. What a crock the Tea Party and Occupy Wall Street movements turned out to be. Continue reading
