Quote Originally Posted by Steely Glint View Post
I don't think the government has any illusions about the situation.

Obviously, in public they have to be all 'no, it'll be great because europe will give us a great deal because trade deficits are magic and bmw dictates the foreign policy of the federal german republic', but I think it's clear from the things they've been saying and doing recently that they understand that damage limitation is the best we can hope for.
I can understand talking things up (though at times people like Johnson should consider to dial back the crazy I think). What I don't understand is that a part of the media seems to have no other idea than to cheer away the clear and obvious damage to the economy.