Retail Sales Drop on Housing Recession

Retail Sales Drop on Housing Recession
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20670001&refer=worldwide&sid=aUoLhoOapFQk
I am confused why the economists want retail slow and only gas to make money. I can hardly wait until they realize the the retirement funds are decreasing as people have to take lower paying jobs. It is so dumb to want a recession, so their is more to the motive than lowering interest. hummmmmm..........