Financially speaking, it appears not a single economist, politician, corporate leader or financier knows what is going on in this country or in the world. Clearly the meta forces at work seem destined to surprise those who think they know what is unfolding, and are paid to make decisions for the rest of us. We the people may have to relearn the lessons of our forefathers and mothers, before too long.There is a new world coming, and it's not necessarily going to spring up daisies.