Mark Mullen did an excellent job explaining the Federal Reserve system and the recent mortgage lending fiasco and much more in a very clear, concise, easy to understand manner. Mr. Mullen contends that the super rich financial institutes are responsible for depressions and recession for their own gains while the shrinking middle class ends up the losers. Politicians are bought to insure their interests are front and center with an outcome favorable to their interests. In the end he suggests changing politicians more often will help to keep our leaders from being beholden to these powers. This was a fast, interesting and educational read and I would definitely recommend it to all.