*Observes massive government spending, DESTRUCTION of crops and livestock during a period of food shortage, massive debt increases, gold confiscation, and a multitude of new taxes, regulations, and government programs* Yup, he increased the depression from a minor panic by creating mass upheaval in the market and crippling the very industries needed for a recovery.
*looks at pay stub, sees Social Security withholdings*
*looks at Social Security program payments vs. expenses, and trends for the future*
*compares to Ponzi scheme*
Yup.