2013 U.S. Economic Forecast: Even Without the Fiscal Cliff, A Recession Still Looms

Hold on to your hats, folks. Sounds like bad economic times ahead, no matter which course we take, according to Mr. Hutchinson. Thanks to Barry, confiscator-in-chief.

Remember that the japanese debt is paid back into the hands of japanese to invest as 100% is owned by japanese that is how they have survived for over ten years of low inflation. WHEREAS USA PAYS OUT 43% TO NON RESIDENTS WHO MAY OR MAY NOT REINVEST INTO USA . JAPAN INVESTS HEAVILY AS AT OVER 1% THEY GAIN EXCELLENT RETURN COMPARED TO RATES IN JAPAN EVAN THOUGH THE USA CONTINUES TO BE DEVALUED WITH ALL THE MONEY SUPPLY EXPLOSIVE GROWTH IN RECENT YEARS. SOON MANY FOREIGN INVESTORS WILL REFOCUS THEIR DEMANDS AND SHIFT TO HIGHER PAID ISSUES AND… Read more »

Many thanks for your clear and concise analysis. I agree with everything you write. When will politicians stop playing games, forget their egos, and look at long term planning (rather than quick fix policies). I'm glad there are people like you out there to focus attention on , where we are: what we have to do: and "sorry guys" this is the way it is.
Keep writing your articles, it gives hope to many of us who would like to see a more stable world

I guess you have not read the constitution, A person can only be elected to 2 terms.

Hey Robert A. have you ever come across someone who's not on the same page as everyone else? Try rereading the first sentence of the First article of this webpage then stick that in your consttution twice.

Strong economy with huge Gold and Oil reserves, Government Debt gone in five years,strongest Banking system in the world,Universal Health Care.??
Where could that be??
Did i mention 2% of world;s population, 20% of world;s fresh water.
Totally self sufficient for food, energy, and water, only country in the world that is in this situation.
Tighten up those borders, not keeping us out, keeping you guys in.