continuing: But the current economic disaster is the result of previous attempts to "create jobs" through stimulus.

So the choice is simple. More phony makework jobs now, with more economic instability and joblessness later. Or an admittedly painful end to the phony economy and a return to creating wealth by producing things people are willing to pay for, followed by greater stability.

Getting off many drugs involves painful withdrawal. But it is the only way to get straight.