If you listened to the comedians on the "Financial Crisis Explained" thread then you may have gathered that knowledge of world affairs can produce an understanding, allowing the 'clever' people to predict problems arising. "Bird and Fortune" have many other clips such as this on Youtube... if you go to Youtube and put those names in SEARCH... you may get a good few laughs but also some understanding of the stupidity of Governments and high flying businesses.
Best wishes, Mike.