Stimulus 2, Austerity 1

In a match that served as something of an existential debate between John Maynard Keynes and his detractors, score one for Keynes.  The Azzurri triumphed 2-1 over Europe's overlords.  Even from our protected inner courtyard, Heather and I could hear the celebration well into the evening.  The winner of Sunday's Spain-Italy tilt should receive both a trophy and a few billion in debt relief.