they were built by first generation European craftsmen. 

Make no mistake about it, the politicians are forcing the European model on us, here and much of it will play out over the next decade.  

Its a different story that the FED will come up with creative things next time around (possibly negative interest rates - many european countries have this,etc).Resorting QE/ZIRP for extended periods of time and failing to bring back the economy to NORMAL times (without external stimulus) is not my definition of success.

Maybe a 3 month vacation through Europe?