Yes, I saw it and heard it once more. It is proof. A ghost? An alien? Not so lucky am I. No, I once again witnessed worshippers paying their respects to their god. A very subtle gesture indeed. But I caught it.

The subject was politics on a news program. The guest was doing his best not to blame anyone in particular for the economic meltdown — you know, the usual stuff. When the words “Wall Street” and “bankers” slipped from his forked tongue, I detected a change in tone or inflection. Very subtle. Very. But it was there. No crossing himself. No eyes lifted towards the heavens. No, just an instinctual sign of reverence to his god. As was said long ago, “Thou shalt not take the name of your god in vain” and “Do not bite the hand that feeds you.” Even if that hand is filled with maggots.

So long as corrupt virtueless bankers remain in power, the puppet politicians and subservient public will perpetuate their evils. The public yet has the choice of dealing with these demons. Or do they? To challenge one’s god is heresy — and deadly. Though not wiser, it is safer to fill the banks with your tithings in hopes you will be “saved.”

“Blessed be the bankers, for they are the keepers of my finances, my children’s future, and my soul.”

Patrick Cunningham

Twin Lakes