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trevesty 05-11-2010 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by epitome (Post 17128992)
What's scary are the people that refuse to question their government when the founding fathers warned that we must always do just that.

Failure to find WMD's in Iraq is a great recent example. The fact that an administration would blow the cover on a secret agent over her husbands outing them is another.

Pretty much. Usually what the government says is only partially true. Understandably so, because if they were completely honest with a lot of things, people would either a) revolt or at the very least b) vote the fuckers out. However, that doesn't mean that reptiles secretly rule the universe or whatever the fuck those morons think. :1orglaugh

And as we all know.. job security is a big priority.

Taking what the government says hook, line, and sinker(or anyone paid by the government to be an "expert") is much more naive than someone whose skepticism may've took 'em off the deep end, imho. :2 cents:

onwebcam 05-11-2010 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Dollarmansteve (Post 17130457)
Were we ever debating the existence of conspiracies? Does anyone read?

The quotes around 'conspiracy theorists' was done intentionally to refer to those people, whom in the face of facts and evidence to the contrary, stick to irrational beliefs about particular subjects. The original post cited some examples where there does exist groups of people who hold irrational beliefs - that is not to say that ALL beliefs are irrational, only that there exists fringe groups whom are obviously nuts. You guys can debate the specifics til you're blue in the face, that's not the point.

The point is this: to really be a critical thinker you have to be your own best auditor. If you can't audit the things you believe, if the things you believe fail even the most basic tests of logic.. then you should be interested in how it is you could believe such things.. and why. If the goal is to 'question everything', then question how it is one could arrive at these beliefs.

For example: What void does it fill to believe things that are obviously not true? There is no question, for example, the men walked on the moon (please.. no one even start the 'debate' or post 'evidence'.. I've been on teh interwebs before.. I've read it all). So why would someone want to so fervently believe that it was not true? What kind of trauma would you have to suffer, or what kind of mental state would a person have to be in to hold these beliefs? What social role does it play for people to even engage in "debate" over things that are not debatable.. where the side they choose doesn't even exist. Is it narcissism? anti-social personality disorder? just plain insanity? Is it an attempt to leverage asymmetrical information to assert social dominance? I don't know.. but i'm fascinated by it.

As someone else said you've bunched up things you want to believe isn't a conspiracy into a "theory." As far as the moon. I personally believe man has been there MANY times. I also believe that batteries we're found in Iraq that are 6500 years old. I also believe the pyramids were an ancient attempt at a form of power plants. I also believe that certain people didn't want those civilizations to progress. It's happened time and time again through history.. I have many other beliefs which have come from many years of MY OWN research which would GREATLY contradict most things you have ever been led to believe and I CAN support my findings with verifiable documented/historical evidence. If you believe that things haven't been hidden from the general public because certain people in certain places felt they didn't want you to know about those things for whatever reason (mostly power).. So be it.. I know differently.. Social dominance? You mean like religion and the squashing of anything with opposing views even when historical evidence PROVES them to be nothing but made up stories based on ancient myths.. The "believers" in those things are very much desribed in your OP.. So who's more crazy? Those 1700+ year old "story" believers or these others you describe?

Barefootsies 05-11-2010 08:45 PM

Thanks.

I'll bust out the tin foil.

mayabong 05-11-2010 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Barefootsies (Post 17130490)
Thanks.

I'll bust out the tin foil.

har har thats original

dyna mo 05-11-2010 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Jakez (Post 17130411)

wow, nice! thank you for that.

going over this list, the author's contention is that the towers had 1.8 million separate, individual and unique ceiling tile bombs all with their own wireless remote receivers/transmitters custom-made and installed + nano-thermite kicker charges with their own wireless transmitters/receivers hidden in 100 fire extinguishers strategically placed to ignite those ceiling tiles?

am i understanding this correctly?

mayabong 05-11-2010 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by dyna mo (Post 17130525)
wow, nice! thank you for that.

going over this list, the author's contention is that the towers had 1.8 million separate, individual and unique ceiling tile bombs all with their own wireless remote receivers/transmitters custom-made and installed + nano-thermite kicker charges with their own wireless transmitters/receivers hidden in 100 fire extinguishers strategically placed to ignite those ceiling tiles?

am i understanding this correctly?

-1 for the movement.

epitome 05-11-2010 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TheDoc (Post 17129751)
I must say, I can't side with the 9/11 truth people... sorry, Bush was just to big of an idiot to pull any part of this off, assist with or even be able to understand the plan.

So I gota go with what I saw on tv :)

Bush is an ivy league graduate from the NE.
He only dumbs himself down while talking to the public.
Behind doors he is shrewd as shit.

There is a term for people that act like that but I cannot remember what it is.

...or he is a puppet that was put in place by people that could pull all of that off. Dick, Karl, Condi, etc.

Coup 05-11-2010 09:24 PM

what the truthers believe seems to be very deeply rooted in nazi ideology..

just throwing that out there because it's true.

mayabong 05-11-2010 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Coup (Post 17130545)
what the truthers believe seems to be very deeply rooted in nazi ideology..

just throwing that out there because it's true.

I guess since most of the evidence points to israel. The fact that alot of people are blaming jews does relate to the nazi movement. Starting to see a pattern here.

Coup 05-11-2010 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Coup (Post 17130545)
what the truthers believe seems to be very deeply rooted in nazi ideology..

just throwing that out there because it's true.

all you have to do is replace "the jews" with "new world order". lol

mayabong 05-11-2010 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Coup (Post 17130549)
all you have to do is replace "the jews" with "new world order". lol

Actually after further research I've turned the "new world order" to "the jews", the new world order is way to mysterious when its obvious who's running the show.

Just throwing it out there cause its true.


"Most of the Jewish interests in the country are behind war, and they control a huge part of our press, radio, and most of our motion pictures."

-- Charles Lindbuergh May 1st, 1941, U.S. wire service interview.

Coup 05-11-2010 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mayabong (Post 17130554)
Actually after further research I've turned the "new world order" to "the jews", the new world order is way to mysterious when its obvious who's running the show.

Just throwing it out there cause its true.


"Most of the Jewish interests in the country are behind war, and they control a huge part of our press, radio, and most of our motion pictures."

-- Charles Lindbuergh May 1st, 1941, U.S. wire service interview.

lol 45678

edit.. I applaud you for atleast being honest and forthcoming about it. ;)

theking 05-11-2010 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mayabong (Post 17130554)


"Most of the Jewish interests in the country are behind war, and they control a huge part of our press, radio, and most of our motion pictures."

-- Charles Lindbuergh May 1st, 1941, U.S. wire service interview.

"if I should die tomorrow, I want you to know this, I am absolutely convinced Lindbergh is a Nazi."

FDR May 1940 stated to Treasury Secretary Henry Morgenthau

mayabong 05-11-2010 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by theking (Post 17130581)
"if I should die tomorrow, I want you to know this, I am absolutely convinced Lindbergh is a Nazi."

FDR May 1940 stated to Treasury Secretary Henry Morgenthau

LOL!!! Is it the FDR who forced everyone to turn in their gold to the the government or face jail time??? Executive Order 6102? Or is the FDR that locked up all the japs in the concentration camps? Who's a nazi!?! ROFL

Coup 05-11-2010 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mayabong (Post 17130588)
Who's a nazi!?! ROFL

lindbergh would honestly be the more correct answer
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Lindbergh#Racism_and_suspected_Nazi_sympat hies

theking 05-11-2010 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by mayabong (Post 17130588)
LOL!!! Is it the FDR who forced everyone to turn in their gold to the the government or face jail time??? Executive Order 6102? Or is the FDR that locked up all the japs in the concentration camps? Who's a nazi!?! ROFL

It was/is apparent to many that Lindberg was a Nazi sympathizer...and it is a fact that FDR was not...as he led the country into a war that ultimately defeated the Nazi's...so ROFL all you want...you cannot not alter the facts of history.

CyberHustler 05-11-2010 10:16 PM

Why do you guys even care? Is any of this putting money into your hands?

Coup 05-11-2010 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by NanoBot (Post 17130612)
Why do you guys even care? Is any of this putting money into your hands?

i dont know why anyone cares about anything. fuck it let's just burn this fucking gay earth and kill ourselves and get it over with already

CyberHustler 05-11-2010 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Coup (Post 17130618)
i dont know why anyone cares about anything. fuck it let's just burn this fucking gay earth and kill ourselves and get it over with already

You first...

mayabong 05-11-2010 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by NanoBot (Post 17130612)
Why do you guys even care? Is any of this putting money into your hands?

No!!!!! the jews have my money hahaha eoiruwai oer4e haioeru


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Why do jews play defense in football???
cause they want to get the quarterback hahawheoiauerioe waoierwio rofl woaurieow!! soiaueoii

Sorry 2 much coffee.. I love you neil diamond hahahewiaoruei!

Coup 05-11-2010 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by NanoBot (Post 17130620)
You first...

i can't burn the earth myself.. you're going to have to help.

CyberHustler 05-11-2010 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Coup (Post 17130623)
i can't burn the earth myself.. you're going to have to help.

I got an idea... lets pour gasoline into the ocean and light it up!

Coup 05-11-2010 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by NanoBot (Post 17130640)
I got an idea... lets pour gasoline into the ocean and light it up!

BP is one step ahead of us. lol

onwebcam 05-12-2010 01:18 AM

So I got pounded tonight with a bunch of hicks with the belief that the Federal Reserve is federal.. Even though it's well established it's not.. The entire bar believes their money was in control of the government instead of a private company earning interest off printing money.. Sad day for America and the World.. Slaves you will be.. I guess i'll join the slave owners.. Gnight.. The end...

Coup 05-12-2010 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by onwebcam (Post 17130890)
So I got pounded tonight with a bunch of hicks with the belief that the Federal Reserve is federal.. Even though it's well established it's not.. The entire bar believes their money was in control of the government instead of a private company earning interest off printing money.. Sad day for America and the World.. Slaves you will be.. I guess i'll join the slave owners.. Gnight.. The end...

could detail exactly what you'd want to see the fed replaced with? I'm curious

onwebcam 05-12-2010 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Coup (Post 17130909)
could detail exactly what you'd want to see the fed replaced with? I'm curious

It's pretty fucking simple.. You do something for me.. I do something for you..

CarlosTheGaucho 05-12-2010 01:35 AM

Someone please close this thread

Coup 05-12-2010 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by onwebcam (Post 17130913)
It's pretty fucking simple.. You do something for me.. I do something for you..

detail exactly. there I said it again.

onwebcam 05-12-2010 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Coup (Post 17130921)
detail exactly. there I said it again.

For starters theres not a group of people earning interst off of printing the money.. Every dollar that is printed is a dollar borrowed and owed to these people..

"The modern banking system manufactures money out of nothing. The process is, perhaps, the most, astounding piece of sleight of hand that was ever invented. Banks can in fact inflate, mint, and un-mint the modern ledger-entry currency". MAJOR L. L. B. ANGUS

"A great industrial nation is controlled by its system of credit. Our system of credit is concentrated. The growth of the Nation and all our activities are in the hands of a few men. We have come to be one of the worst ruled, one of the most completely controlled and dominated governments in the world--no longer a government of free opinion, no longer a government of conviction, and vote of the majority, but a government by the opinion and duress, of small groups of dominant men." Just before President Woodrow Wilson died, he is reported to have stated to friends that he had been "deceived" and that "I have betrayed my Country". referring to the Federal Reserve Act, passed during his Presidency. PRESIDENT WOODROW WILSON


"Banking was conceived in iniquity, and was born in sin. The Bankers own the Earth. Take it away from them, but leave them the power to create deposits, and with the flick of the pen, they will create enough deposits, to buy it back again. However, take it away from them, and all the great fortunes like mine will disappear, and they ought to disappear, for this would be a happier and better world to live in. But if you wish to remain the slaves of Bankers, and pay the cost of your own slavery, let them continue to create deposits." SIR JOSIAH STAMP, (President of the Bank of England in the 1920's, the second richest man in Britain)


"Those few who can understand the system (check book money and credit) will either be so interested in its profits, or so dependent on it favors, that there will be little opposition from that class, while on the other hand, the great body of people mentally incapable of comprehending the tremendous advantage that capital derives from the system, will bear it burdens without complaint, and perhaps without even suspecting that the system is inimical to their interests." ROTHSCHILDS BROS. OF LONDON

Coup 05-12-2010 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by onwebcam (Post 17130937)
For starters theres not a group of people earning interst off of printing the money.. Every dollar that is printed is a dollar borrowed and owed to these people..

"The modern banking system manufactures money out of nothing. The process is, perhaps, the most, astounding piece of sleight of hand that was ever invented. Banks can in fact inflate, mint, and un-mint the modern ledger-entry currency". MAJOR L. L. B. ANGUS

"A great industrial nation is controlled by its system of credit. Our system of credit is concentrated. The growth of the Nation and all our activities are in the hands of a few men. We have come to be one of the worst ruled, one of the most completely controlled and dominated governments in the world--no longer a government of free opinion, no longer a government of conviction, and vote of the majority, but a government by the opinion and duress, of small groups of dominant men." Just before President Woodrow Wilson died, he is reported to have stated to friends that he had been "deceived" and that "I have betrayed my Country". referring to the Federal Reserve Act, passed during his Presidency. PRESIDENT WOODROW WILSON


"Banking was conceived in iniquity, and was born in sin. The Bankers own the Earth. Take it away from them, but leave them the power to create deposits, and with the flick of the pen, they will create enough deposits, to buy it back again. However, take it away from them, and all the great fortunes like mine will disappear, and they ought to disappear, for this would be a happier and better world to live in. But if you wish to remain the slaves of Bankers, and pay the cost of your own slavery, let them continue to create deposits." SIR JOSIAH STAMP, (President of the Bank of England in the 1920's, the second richest man in Britain)


"Those few who can understand the system (check book money and credit) will either be so interested in its profits, or so dependent on it favors, that there will be little opposition from that class, while on the other hand, the great body of people mentally incapable of comprehending the tremendous advantage that capital derives from the system, will bear it burdens without complaint, and perhaps without even suspecting that the system is inimical to their interests." ROTHSCHILDS BROS. OF LONDON

last time im saying it. detail exactly.

come on man.. you're a self professed genius.. this should be a cake walk.

theking 05-12-2010 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by onwebcam (Post 17130485)
As someone else said you've bunched up things you want to believe isn't a conspiracy into a "theory." As far as the moon. I personally believe man has been there MANY times. I also believe that batteries we're found in Iraq that are 6500 years old. I also believe the pyramids were an ancient attempt at a form of power plants. I also believe that certain people didn't want those civilizations to progress. It's happened time and time again through history.. I have many other beliefs which have come from many years of MY OWN research which would GREATLY contradict most things you have ever been led to believe and I CAN support my findings with verifiable documented/historical evidence. If you believe that things haven't been hidden from the general public because certain people in certain places felt they didn't want you to know about those things for whatever reason (mostly power).. So be it.. I know differently.. Social dominance? You mean like religion and the squashing of anything with opposing views even when historical evidence PROVES them to be nothing but made up stories based on ancient myths.. The "believers" in those things are very much desribed in your OP.. So who's more crazy? Those 1700+ year old "story" believers or these others you describe?

You are pretty far out there...sport. I live in the same country as you and I am neither discontented or unhappy about the life I have had. I have fared quiet well financially and even though my health was sacrificed in service of the country...I would not change much in my life if I were to repeat it over. Why are you so discontented and disillusioned?

BTW...how is the law suit working out for you?

onwebcam 05-12-2010 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Coup (Post 17130955)
last time im saying it. detail exactly.

come on man.. you're a self professed genius.. this should be a cake walk.

If you can't take historical quotes as an explaination I don't know what to do for ya.. They are telling you yourself.. What the fuck else do you want? A time machine so you can watch it yourself?

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Originally Posted by theking (Post 17130957)
You are pretty far out there...sport. I live in the same country as you and I am neither discontented or unhappy about the life I have had. I have fared quiet well financially and even though my health was sacrificed in service of the country...I would not change much in my life if I were to repeat it over. Why are you so discontented and disillusioned?

BTW...how is the law suit working out for you?

Because you can't except the fact everything you have ever believed (especially you) were conned into so many wars that it was just a way to earn MONEY for them..

How's it going? They seem to keep delaying it.. Went from trial to discussion this week.. Thats why I'm still here.. I wonder why.. I'll admit I probably wont be for long.. Can't have noone fucking up the program.. See sig..

Coup 05-12-2010 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by onwebcam (Post 17130967)
If you can't take historical quotes as an explaination I don't know what to do for ya.. They are telling you yourself.. What the fuck else do you want? A time machine so you can watch it yourself?

are you suggesting that we put the control of our money back directly into the hand of congress? you know, as the constitution originally intended? because fucking lol if you are.

Coup 05-12-2010 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Coup (Post 17130968)
are you suggesting that we put the control of our money back directly into the hand of congress? you know, as the constitution originally intended? because fucking lol if you are.

Because I honestly was hoping for a better answer from you. but wont be surprised if you don't have one really.

Coup 05-12-2010 02:16 AM

come on man, give us something you didn't copy and paste.

theking 05-12-2010 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by onwebcam (Post 17130967)
If you can't take historical quotes as an explaination I don't know what to do for ya.. They are telling you yourself.. What the fuck else do you want? A time machine so you can watch it yourself?



Because you can't except the fact everything you have every you've believed (especially you) were conned into so many wars that it was just a way to earn MONEY for them..

How is my lawsuit going? They seem to keep delaying it.. Thats why I'm still here.. I wonder why.. I'll admit I probably wont be for long.. Can't have noone fucking up the program..

I wasn't conned into anything. I made choices...and I chose to follow a long line of my family being in the military. Unfortunately the family name ends when I die...so the long line ends with my death.

I of course helped to make money for others and glad to do so...as in doing so...I made plenty for myself...so I have no complaints about being a "slave".

onwebcam 05-12-2010 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Coup (Post 17130971)
Because I honestly was hoping for a better answer from you. but wont be surprised if you don't have one really.

I'm suggesting you put your earnings in the hands of yourself.. But even if Congress took it back over at least they would be issuing currency without interest.. Congress needs to be disbanded as it is now.. NOTHING good has ever come out of Washington.. Nothing.. Why are you depositing money in your bank and said bank loans you said money back + 9x that amount to others + interest.. And you wonder why the banks have the biggest buildings in town... But that's just the start of it.. Lets not get into the (even local governments) having two sets of books. One where they need more money.. And another where they have more money than you can imagine.. Try CAFR..



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Originally Posted by theking (Post 17130979)
I wasn't conned into anything. I made choices...and I chose to follow a long line of my family being in the military. Unfortunately the family name ends when I die...so the long line ends with my death.

I of course helped to make money for others and glad to do so...as in doing so...I made plenty for myself...so I have no complaints about being a "slave".

Slave, you made great money for the bankers.. Congrats.. You will get shit on just like everyone else..

Coup 05-12-2010 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by onwebcam (Post 17130967)
If you can't take historical quotes as an explaination I don't know what to do for ya.. They are telling you yourself.. What the fuck else do you want? A time machine so you can watch it yourself?
.

those qoutes DO NOT answer my question. all they say to me is central banking is bad. yeah, you've fucking established that. we get it. jesus fuck.

what I asked you was what do you think would be a better system of monetary control rather than the fed?

the original constitutional idea? a decentralized system of some sort? something else entirely? what?


this is a simple question.

LoveSandra 05-12-2010 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by MetaMan (Post 17128849)
Shut the fuck up!

:1orglaugh:1orglaugh:1orglaugh:1orglaugh:1orglaugh

Coup 05-12-2010 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by onwebcam (Post 17130987)
I'm suggesting you put your earnings in the hands of yourself.. But even if Congress took it back over at least they would be issuing currency without interest.. Congress needs to be disbanded as it is now.. NOTHING good has ever come out of Washington.. Nothing.. Why are you depositing money in your bank and said bank loans you said money back + 9x that amount to others + interest.. And you wonder why the banks have the biggest buildings in town... But that's just the start of it.. Lets not get into the (even local governments) having two sets of books.

ok not congress.. who should be in control of monetary policy? who should print the money and control it's supply?

onwebcam 05-12-2010 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Coup (Post 17130996)
those qoutes DO NOT answer my question. all they say to me is central banking is bad. yeah, you've fucking established that. we get it. jesus fuck.

what I asked you was what do you think would be a better system of monetary control rather than the fed?

the original constitutional idea? a decentralized system of some sort? something else entirely? what?


this is a simple question.

I've answered it a million times. We can't continue to allow a small group of people dictate our lives.. Whether that be financially or physically. ALL of those who think they know better than eveyone else on how someone should live needs to GFY.. I'll live my life how I choose.. You live your life how you choose. You get out of me what I provide for you and I expect the same in return. Should I pay someone interest for something I can print off on my computer? No. I will not.. Especially when they can create unlimited amounts of money off of my money.. There has to be limits to their doings.. And since this all they have decreased the limits to 0 (as in they can create money with NO reserves) and increased the costs to you and I.. I say fuck them all.. Nothing but a bunch of two bit scammers in suits. If last week wasn't an example of it you're goddamn stupid.

theking 05-12-2010 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Coup (Post 17131001)
ok not congress.. who should be in control of monetary policy? who should print the money and control it's supply?

And maintain the value of money.

Coup 05-12-2010 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by onwebcam (Post 17131019)
I've answered it a million times. We can't continue to allow a small group of people dictate our lives.. Whether that be financially or physically. ALL of those who think they know better than eveyone else on how someone should live needs to GFY.. I'll live my life how I choose.. You live your life how you choose. You get out of me what I provide for you and I expect something in return. Should I pay someone interest for something I can print off on my computer? No. I will not.. Especially when they can create unlimited amounts of money off of my money.. There has to be limits to their doings.. And since this all they have decreased the limits to 0 and increaed the costs to you and I.. I say fuck them all.. Nothing but a bunch of two bit scammers in suits. If last week wasn't an example of it you're goddamn stuid.

so.. if I understand you correctly.. what you're proposing is to not even have a currency at all and replacing it with some kind of barter system?

onwebcam 05-12-2010 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Coup (Post 17131030)
so.. if I understand you correctly.. what you're proposing is to not even have a currency at all and replacing it with some kind of barter system?

Already plenty very succesful ones.. Otherwise you're a SLAVE to the dollar.. You charge for your X amount for your expertise in exchange for credits to your account which are exchanged for things you need. No middle man. No interest.. No multiplication of money just because of who they are.. Look up Ithica Hours and many other types of succesful programs..

Coup 05-12-2010 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by onwebcam (Post 17131051)
Already plenty very succesful ones.. Otherwise you're a SLAVE to the dollar.. You charge for your X amount for your expertise in exchange for credits to your account which are exchanged for things you need. No middle man. No interest.. Look up Ithica Hours and many other types of succesful programs..

so is that what you propose to replace the fed with? a cashless bartering system?

because if it is I think you've finally answered my god damn question.

also the ithaca hour isn't one. sorry.

theking 05-12-2010 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by onwebcam (Post 17131051)
Already plenty very succesful ones.. Otherwise you're a SLAVE to the dollar.. You charge for your X amount for your expertise in exchange for credits to your account which are exchanged for things you need. No middle man. No interest.. No multiplication of money just because of who they are.. Look up Ithica Hours and many other types of succesful programs..

Well...I suggest that is not very practical. I think that since man left the caves...there has been a coin of the realm...maybe even prior to leaving the caves. Why do you suppose that is?

The Duck 05-12-2010 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by epitome (Post 17128992)
What's scary are the people that refuse to question their government when the founding fathers warned that we must always do just that.

Failure to find WMD's in Iraq is a great recent example. The fact that an administration would blow the cover on a secret agent over her husbands outing them is another.

:2 cents:

Dirty Dane 05-12-2010 03:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Dollarmansteve (Post 17130457)
If the goal is to 'question everything', then question how it is one could arrive at these beliefs.

It's called skepticism and that way of thinking can be traced back to the instincts of animals. Animals run or they attack. It's about survival. For humans it's more complicated, but it's the same basic thing; if you freeze, you're done. Without questions, you will freeze :)

Coup 05-12-2010 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by theking (Post 17131066)
Well...I suggest that is not very practical. I think that since man left the caves...there has been a coin of the realm...maybe even prior to leaving the caves. Why do you suppose that is?

I don't know. I think it could work beautifully. I really like the idea of the only currency being the sweat of one's own brow.

I just have no idea how it could possibly be scaled beyond a very localized, tribal like setting. that would make things like the internet a very hard thing to accomplish.

theking 05-12-2010 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Coup (Post 17131128)
I don't know. I think it could work beautifully. I really like the idea of the only currency being the sweat of one's own brow.

I just have no idea how it could possibly be scaled beyond a very localized, tribal like setting. that would make things like the internet a very hard thing to accomplish.

Well...there is...or at the least was...at least two very small towns in California...one of which use a barter system as well as U.S. currency and another town that prints its own money which is used as barter...as well as U.S. currency. Both towns do so because of lack of jobs in the community. The people manage but for the most part are very poor. I don't view it as being practical outside of a very small community that is barely managing survival.


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