We both are on the same side of debate. We are simply debating how fast can economy come back and whether it will slow recovery like 2008. Please note that we have a different president this time. The attitude, the personality, and the problem solving skills of the leader makes a big difference in the optimism of people and market. The previous president wanted government to solve the problem and talked of shovel ready jobs that never were there… This president wants private sector to solve the problem. That alone makes a huge difference in the way government agencies and private sector interact. Previous president wanted to diminish to role of private sector. Think of Obamacare. I am not commenting on politics, but the direction of leadership.
Coming to long term unemployment and people trying to take advantage of people in hardship. That will happen. Everyone wants to maximize their own well being. Therefore, the collective result will be social well being. There is no other way.
Talking of lawyers. The lawyers work only when there is a chance to make money. I had cases were lawyers will not even talk to me the moment they figure my case is lot of work with less chance for reward.
I have had lot of bad days in my life. Lot more than many others reading this. But, I have always been a fighter, an optimist, and pretty independent thinker.
Anything can happen.You said nothing wrong. But, I am just sharing my line of thought.