Quote from Landis82:
Some would suggest that the USA has "engineeered" a global financial meltdown to teach the Ruskies a very valuable "lesson".
I would not pretend to know who the movers are (other than the usual suspect rich families and clubs) but I do know that nothing happens in the world of big money that is not fully mapped out, ready for all responses and contingencies. Those in money are quite militant with it and do not allow it out of their control at any time. Why would anyone expect those ruling the world of power and money to be surprised at anything but an event from the masses (whom they consider yahoos in the hustings)?
They know exactly what they are doing. This is all a show for their entertainment, for our illusion, and finally for redistribution of wealth back to them, where they feel it belongs. Believe it or don't... doesn't cost me either way.