This is at the very least convenient for the ownership class.
It's a three way squeeze - cut down the amount of ready cash from income, pump up consumer desire to frenetic levels, and then offer cheap credit to make those exotic dreams possible.
If you count the bailouts it's a four way squeeze, because the bailouts are effectively another massive tax cut and rebate for the ultra-rich.
True. I can swear there ain't no heaven but I pray there ain't no hell. _ Blood Sweat & Tears