I think it's far more sinister than just greed. Or perhaps I'm just paranoid. On the other hand, just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're NOT out to get you!
Right you are TT - one of Saul Alinsky's key points is to take power through contrived "catastrophes" or crises. You can't program hurricanes, besides they are too localized, even a Katrina. But you can program computer runs on the Fed or brokerage houses and damage the whole financial system. And then, within days of inauguration, you can submit a "stimulus" package that will cure all of our financial ills - eventually. Trust us, we're from the gummint.
This is greed, but not just monetary. This is greed for power, control and absolute authority.