Lets hope this is the point, and that recovery can now begin.

Most people in the US are still trying to figure out why this is a problem for them.  I fear we have a long way to go before a majority find out.  That may not happen until after McCain's inauguration.

I do agree that we should hope to create something more just and lasting out of the ashes---because I refuse counsels of despair on principle.

"It is not necessary to have hope in order to persevere."