and for those idiots who think "de-regulation" is the problem, ponder this. Why were our political leaders so keen to de-regulate?

To sustain our wasteful way of life even in the short term, continual economic growth is required....and the easiest way to promote a perception of growth is to de-regulate the financial system.

In simple terms Capitalism has run out of tracks!!
Our leaders are well aware of the situation we are in, but with the aid of a few useful idiots(Liberals), they obviously feel they can make their comfy train chug on a little longer!