Because I was flagged, with no reason or excuse, to those who actually manually viewed the now invisible comment and wonder the reference, please see:

  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulip_mania

Considering the grim reality of our fiscal derangement, and the context, I think the reaction here was a bit obtuse. Or maybe I'm beleaguered by Taylor Swift fans.... and economists, which I think have very similar discretion