While hilarious in his comic delivery, Lewis Black is only half joking in his "End of an Empire Sale" bit. It was uncomfortably comedic viewing; for many in this country, recent events have marked an intractable turning point and shift in the balances of world power. And while power cycles are cyclical, as are economic downturns (think, 1970's, post-Vietnam, Carter era), for most, this time just feels different.
And, as Black says, "Everything must go!"
