Unremitting

Unremitting bad news, that is:

Record crude prices.

Or, more likely given the overproduction of oil, a crashing currency.

Record gold prices (or... well... you know).

Falling retail sales.

Rising foreclosures.

Fist fights and riot police at the welfare office. Money quote from one disappointed beggar:

Shayla Williams, 22, of West Palm Beach, was angered by the police tactics.

"This place is going to get shot up later," she yelled to officers. "They can't treat us like this."

Ms. Williams' race is not given. Anyone care to speculate?