Why So Serious?

President Obama has recently announced his plan for a $275 Billion Housing Bailout...let's recap:

Saving the bank industry, $700 Billion
Saving the auto-industry, $25 Billion
"Stimulating" the economy, $787 Billion
Now saving the housing market for $275 Billion?

We've been observing this trend for months now...and it finally makes sense.

People of Gotham, The Joker has us fooled. He's got us right where he wants us...on the brink of economic disaster, world nuclear war, and religious discord. And I have proof - the signs are everywhere, like he's just been waiting for someone to figure out his evil scheme. Well, Joker, no longer will you be a wild card to society, but removed from the deck completely - mwahahahaha. Please observe exhibit A (I found this chart today on WSJ.com in the above linked article):


Now take a closer look:


Yeah. That's messed up. He is clearly mocking us and our economic woes. So, what can we do about this situation? Who can save us now? Batman? No! I say we fight smile with smile. And what's more deadly that an orphan in a red hat? Nothing, absolutely nothing. That's right Joker - it's on.