Lacking a plan to reverse the collapse of the economy -- or intent on accelerating it -- western governments engage in the equivalent of moving deck chairs on the Titanic.

July 7—Today’s headline grabber was Boris Johnson’s press conference at No. 10 Downing Street to finally announce his exit. He has resigned as Conservative Party Chairman; and will have to be booted out as Prime Minister, since he wants to stay on until one is chosen. Good riddance.

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