Hi Kermie, Not a matter of good or bad! Just the irony of the story! (Not for everyone).

Mme Defarge is a Dickens character who became as evil as her oppressors, always seeking revenge against the Rich!

The irony of the story here is "Mme Defarge of NC and the Hermes bag"!  If you read Charles Dickens you might get the subtleties and analogy! Have fun!

Deber, Thanks for the link! I am totally with you on the money!

I think Obama and Michael Moore are coming, at the same time, on having a " Love affair with Capitalism!" :-)

I understand your point of view.  Personally i am an independent and did not vote for Obama. I do feel free to enjoy and move in whatever direction i please.  Liz happened to be a financial and business columnist with experience, humor and i am sure that she is aware of the  "Basic economic tenets" that you mention. I also believe that she is entitled to her political point of view like anyone else.  Now if you are looking for a "Good economic analysis" maybe wowowow is not the right place for you to look for! 

Finally, i agree with you that there are good and bad things associated with a low dollar 

Liz is RIGHT on the intersection of politics and economics, at both, domestic and international levels!

These two forces( politics and economy) interact to affect political outcomes and policy choices, economic performance and social welfare. It’s called political economy, one without the other is unrealistic!

There are many books to educate yourself on the subject. Liz is doing a great job writing for wowowowo! 

Liz, I also laughed when i saw that Rusha’s painting going to the VH! Obama probably needs to contemplate it before he falls asleep!

What is not laughable is the sinking of the dollar while he contemplates himself some more in the mirror!