This is where I'm supposed to wish everyone a happy new year. Unfortunately, I don't see a happy new year on the way. All the forces for economic disentegration will only pick up speed. There isn't much Obama has said that recognizes this. Maybe he's just waiting until January 20 to announce how fucked we are. Maybe not. At least he's not Bush. At least he will be able to reassure us in complete sentences. The best I can wish for all of you this new year is: