Why our financial system is predicated on the assumption that you're an idiot and what you can do about it.

Perhaps it is only satire that is able to capture so eloquently and succinctly the insanity and truth of our current banking crisis.
The Daily Mash sums it up quite nicely.

Banks to lend you your own money!

THE government is to invest £500bn of your money in British banks so they can lend it back to you with interest.

The historic move is being hailed as a lifeline for the financial system as long as nobody asks too many questions.

Julian Cook, chief economist at Corbett and Barker, said: "The government will give your money to the banks so the banks can start lending you that money, probably at around 7% APR."

He added: "In case you hadn't already worked it out - the entire global financial system is predicated on the assumption that you're an idiot."

Meanwhile, Emma Bradford, a sales manager from Bath, said: "Why doesn't the government just give my money to me so I can buy stuff from businesses who will then make a profit and put it in a bank?"

The logical response: "Shut up."

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