The continuing unraveling of the US economy dominates the headlines.

I came across this interview today which is worth a look, but what is perhaps more interesting to contemplate is what happens when ordinary people realize that they have been swindled. The US, after all, is a country unparalleled in gun ownership. Will the bankers be able to protect themselves from the angry mob? I have visions of a post modern French Revolution.

George Bush tells the people to eat cake, and then the people storm the Bastille....