Bateman: The economy is like a Francis Bacon painting "The inner workings of the global economy are now being exposed and we're seeing the ugliness of it." Actual audio from "The Oracle With Max Keiser." By Salon Staff Published February 11, 2009 10:47AM (EST) Facebook X Reddit Email Save Scott Bateman responds to economic predictions from “The Oracle With Max Keiser.” Advertisement: By Salon Staff By MORE FROM Related Articles Advertisement: Advertisement: