While we are engaging in measured catastrophism, Kassandra-like as we are wont to be, let me link this recent piece by Gabriel Kolko that demonstrates how the greatest predations are often facilitated by creepy rich white men with ties and business/law degrees… and how they might yet destroy civilization. For deep background on speculative capital, hit the link on the right (green vertical column) for “Gowan: Dollar-Wall Street Regime”.

My favorite line from this one:

“Reality was out of control.”