Can things get any more confusing? One day, the country's banks are on the brink of disaster. Then, euphoria is restored to the markets a couple of days later. What is going on? — Lady Gaga has a great song called "The Perfect Illusion." While the lyrics in her version tell the story of someone mistaking a relationship for love, I think the term "Perfect Illusion" can be applied to our fiat monetary system. With the most recent bailout of the banks, the US…