Slow crash of correct English, certainly.  Certain parts of the government are beating down the price of BC in order to corral people into precious metal derivatives.  Not precious metals, just paper "gold" versions of mortgage derivatives...its not the same game as the last round, but the similarities are enough to see the broad outlines.  Most people can not be bothered to learn from their own past mistakes.  Damn shame.
When things get too complicated to keep track of, retreat.  Let them shoot it out.  Get back to basics yourself.  Most people think that food, shelter, and someone to blame is getting back to basic.  Also a damn shame.