It's time to rip off the genteel veneer of economics, expose its grotesque underbelly, and let the world see the insidious inequality it has so artfully disguised. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, the so-much-worshipped economics, the seemingly innocuous study of wealth and resources, is the mastermind behind the scenes, pulling the strings of the dire inequality puppet show.

Mainstream economics, with its myopic vision and hollow theories, has long ignored the crucial role of trust and cooperation in fostering prosperity. Instead, it has cloaked the monstrous greed, exploitation, and extreme inequality in the respectable guise of 'economic science.' It's like giving a serial killer a Nobel prize for understanding human anatomy. Astounding, isn't it?

Those who champion this system are either willfully blind or despicably complicit. They glorify the capitalist narrative, glossing over the profound, gut-wrenching disparities it creates. They sell you the dream of 'trickle-down economics.' Spoiler alert: it's a mirage. The wealth doesn't trickle down; it cascades up, creating a Mount Everest of riches for the select few and a Mariana Trench of poverty for the rest.

The world's billionaires saw their wealth surge by more than 27% during the pandemic, while millions were thrown into the abyss of unemployment and destitution. All hailed by economists as the 'natural workings of the market.' The market, my dear friends, is a rigged casino where the house – the wealthy elite – always wins.

Economics, as it is practiced today, is not just promoting inequality; it's its enthusiastic cheerleader. It's an intellectual smokescreen for the power players, a tool of subjugation wielded with ruthless precision by corporations and governments alike.

But there's more to this sordid tale. This grotesque inequality isn't just shredding the fabric of society; it's assaulting our political structures. The ultra-rich use their colossal fortunes to puppeteer political narratives, eroding democratic accountability. Our democracies are slowly morphing into plutocracies, ruled not by the people, but by the obscenely wealthy.

Don't believe me? Look at the U.S. elections. Do you think it's a coincidence that they're one of the most expensive in the world? Or that many politicians have more in common with Wall Street tycoons than the average Joe? And let's not forget the revolving door between government offices and corporate boardrooms. It's a nauseating merry-go-round of power and wealth, and we're not on it.

Economics, if it's to retain any shred of credibility, needs a radical overhaul. It needs to rip off its blinkers, acknowledge its complicity in fostering inequality, and reorient itself towards creating a just and equitable world. But that’s a Herculean task, considering the deep-rooted corruption and vested interests blocking the path to reform.

So, the next time a smug economist tells you about the 'invisible hand' of the market, remember this: that hand is busy picking pockets while you're dazzled by the magic tricks. It's time to call out this charade, tear down the lies, and demand a new, equitable economic narrative. Because economics as it stands is not a friend to the many, it's the guardian angel of the grotesquely privileged few.