This is the best article I've seen that clearly explains the Federal Reserve System, the understanding of which requires a MAJOR paradigm shift.

Simply put, if you're pissed off at how the economy was trashed and want an explanation (and likely a target to focus your rage on) then these essays will help. Its impossible to understand the mess without understanding the root of it -- the money system. If you've never read anything about this before, I highly recommend diving down this particular rabbit hole, because otherwise, its all a lot of shadow boxing.