TheSunWillComeOutTomorrw

Recently, in fact every day for a few months now, we have been inundated with bad news. It has come at us all relentlessly and with monotonous regularity. Mainly this has concerned the collapsing economies of each of our countries, and then, because this is not quite bad enough, we are reminded it is a global recession. In case you incorrectly assumed that you might, in your corner of the world, get away with it, they’re going to make sure you realize that you are just about to catch it in the ear.

In case you think you’re so rich and secure that you’re immune to the vicissitudes of the economic storms raging just outside your door, and then wait for it, the terrorists are bound to get you.

Just when you’re safely through the security issues and have convinced yourself its OK to go through the airport check in you are somberly reminded that we are having the worst war situations since the Second World War in Iraq and Afghanistan.

All these issues are, obviously, terrible problems, and all too real, but give us a break. It wouldn’t be dishonest to talk these issues up a little less. After all it must be clear to everyone that the more we talk up these problems the more we worsen these situations to the detriment of all. We are talking ourselves into a recession and, if we carry on in this depressive mood we could actually tilt into much worse. It is not necessary and it will be very stupid if we become the architects of our own destruction in the ultimate act of suicidal stupidity.

We will get through this economic situation and come out the other end more prosperous in my opinion. The worst case scenario will be a better regulated environment and enhanced self discipline.

Our military will get out of Iraq, as they will, eventually, from Afghanistan.

In fact we would all benefit from a little less pontification and a bit more reconstruction, and, as I have repeatedly said in this column, the sun will, eventually come out tomorrow.