This current recession, is in part due to everybody having talked themselves into it. Sure the banks played their part. But mostly it's caused by negative thinking brought on by consistently pessimistic predictions.
Forgot fiscal reform...
Forgot overhauling the banking system...
Forget the principles of macro economics....
All the world needs is a "Power of Positive Attitude" motivational tape that they can listen to in their car on the way to work...
You got my vote, Corsair!