Futureshock - They Haven't A Clue

The ESRI are today predicting a return to meaningful growth in 2012 “barring any unforeseen circumstances”. In 2012 when we are still mired in this unprecedented slump I wonder what type of events will qualify as unforeseen circumstances. Bohemians losing at home to Dundalk in the Cup? A cold sore epidemic at the Blarney Stone? The Urlingford by pass? Oh to be an economic forecaster, how do I go about landing a gig like that? This might happen, that might happen, then again the other might happen. Oh look lunchtime already.