Owned by pigs, we’re stuck in a pit of snakes

We already knew that bloated corruption and snake-eyed greed has long been the currency which governs us; the Panama leaks were just the proof, writes Suzanne Harrington

THERE are a lot of animal metaphors in this column. I apologise in advance to any animals who might be massively offended at being compared to politicians and the so-called capitalist elite. Sorry about that, furry friends.

Let’s start with this one, and see if you can spot the inaccuracy — “A nation of sheep, ruled by wolves, owned by pigs.” Yes, it’s nation. Or rather it isn’t. It’s an entire world of sheep, ruled by wolves, owned by pigs. As we bleat about, cowed by debt, financial anxiety, and a terrible confidence trick called austerity, the wolves and pigs have been playing away. Turns out refugees are not the only thing they prefer offshore.