You are certainly correct. I think that part of the point is that the artist and blogger, in order to survive, will need to have other pursuits as well. Perhaps gardening, or taking care of grandparents... We all must be multifunctional, and all those pursuits which do not add up to food, shelter and healthcare will certainly be lessened in emphasis.

Will you please tell me a few specifics about why you see the Obama administration as being hostile to business? Thanks!

I see the need to maintain land, air and water quality as essential for quality of life. That it makes industry less profitable is a worthwhile tradeoff.