So, you couldn't have taken another ten minutes of writing to talk economics?

And I'll admit to a rudimentary understanding of economics, which economists would say is no understanding at all. I usually call a friend, who is an economics whiz to get the story. I'm telling you, it would be a sevice to all that is greatly appreciated.

And here's what would happen.  We would begin the discussion, then the real economists just won't be able to hold it in anymore, and they would show up.  Kind of like a pie fight, but with more speculation.