Keep in mind the fact that all you know about OS 10.7 is what was announced at the 'Back to the Mac' event--which was specifically highlighting aspects of iOS that are being carried into OS X.
I guarantee there're are lot of other improvements to be seen, come summer.
I'm not sure how you can claim that the US economy is strong. Seems like all I've been hearing for the last year or so is about how weak it is.
Also, I'd love to see a study that compares the economic effects of unilateral taxes vs. progressive taxes. Given that $X needs to be procured, what is the most cost-effective progression?
Astute, but I think they are very significantly different: An entrepreneur is risking his own time and energy. Financiers are putting millions of other people's money at risk.
I guarantee there're are lot of other improvements to be seen, come summer.