They are desperately trying to save the international monetary system, but they can't.
This is 100% correct and is all you need to know. All else is spin and noise.
From: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rXtG3vfAlA
After ignition and a few seconds before liftoff thousands of tonnes of water are injected into the huge chamber below the launch pad. The ensuing vacuum sucks the fire below the launch pad.