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Here's the scenario... Everything is already in place for a full "shock-like" financial collapse, and remember, when and if this happens, all it will mean for the plutocratic ruling class is that they are going to have much more power and wealth.
So in essence with a "push of a button" they could cause a catastrophic financial collapse immediately, "just like that!" And to them, is no skin off their backs--at all.
So Obama has a choice. If he takes on the plutocratic elite out of conviction, and bravery, they could just, again, "push a button" and collapse the economy. This would immediately destabilize the entire governmental system as well, and create such panic and havoc that he would be rendered completely impotent to deal with the crisis. His presidency would be destroyed, and the people (the populace) would have been plunged into serfdom.
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2011/07/08/992363/-Understanding-President-Obamas-Choices?via=siderecent