OK, I'll play along
#1 - I have no idea
#2 - I have no idea
This line literally made me laugh out loud:
"In the opinion of leaders for developed countries around the world, who have the very best information available to them....."
Did our leaders have the best information available when they were making all of their incorrect prognostications over the past several decades? Or is it only now that they REALLY have the best information available?
'I define fear as standing across from Joe Louis and knowing he wants to go home early.' - Max Baer