Proof Most Don't Understand How Screwed Up the Economy Is

According to a recent poll, 79 percent were optimistic about the next four years under an Obama administration, a level of good will that exceeds that measured for any of the past five incoming presidents. And it cuts across party lines: 58 percent of the respondents who said they voted for John McCain in the general election, also said they were optimistic about the country in an Obama administration.

Here's what will really occur. The economy will have an early take off, fueled by Ben Bernanke money printing. Shortly after takeoff, the economy will hit a flock of geese (roaring inflation and a crashing dollar), shutting down all engines. But there will be no water to land on and Chesley B. 'Sully' Sullenberger III will not be at the controls. Instead, Ben "Helicopter" Bernanke will be at the controls.