> Can we all agree that ever-increasing industrial GDP, inflation notwithstanding, will ultimately be problematic? I'd agree that ever-increasing GDP is not re

> Can we all agree that ever-increasing industrial GDP, inflation notwithstanding, will ultimately be problematic? I'd agree that ever-increasing GDP is not reality. The thing we all disagree about is when a downturn will occur, and to what degree. When you talk about a forthcoming downturn, it sounds like you think it'll happen this year. It's natural that some people will disagree.