Boogles the mind that this is actually part of how the keynesians think financial markets ought to be run. Not surprising really.  Crises present opportunity.  If you're orchestrating the crisis, you can make a fortune on the short side going down and long on the recovery.  You can beat 'em by joining 'em in the market; ie: get short at the start of the crisis.  This is emotionally very difficult as the hype and propaganda is designed to keep the sheep long, providing liquidity for the short sale.