As an adolescent, Spider-Man was what got me through tough times in terms of being a skinny kid.
For years, we've grown dependant on American consumers as the world's spenders of last resort. They've kept Europe out of recession, allowed China to industrialise, and prevented global deflation. But at the same time, they've not been looking after their own futures.
Contrary to what most people think, there is a Rich Daley under Mayor Daley.

