RELIEF FROM ECONOMIC TURMOIL.

The author discusses the economic conditions in the U.S. in 2011 and how fanatical political groups are contributing to the recession by injecting partisan ideologies into fiscal decisions. He believes the blame for the confusion over the correct way to resolve financial issues such as the debt ceiling, economic stimulus, and unemployment initiatives lies with both Republican and Democratic politicians for pandering to their political bases instead of taking action. He notes that Standard & Poor's downgrade of the U.S. credit rating was warranted.