This is an online version of an article in the Leaders section of the Economist magazine. The articles in that section are mostly short summaries of topics dis

This is an online version of an article in the Leaders section of the Economist magazine. The articles in that section are mostly short summaries of topics discussed in greater detail in the relevant subsections of the issue. For instance, the same print issue as this 'nonsensical raving' has a much more detailed summary of the euro crisis in the Briefings section if you're looking for the gory details alluded to in the leader[1]. [1]http://www.economist.com/node/21530960 http://www.economist.com/node/21530960