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Old 01-15-2012, 12:30 PM
 
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One could issue debt free money. Lincoln issued "greenbacks" to help pay for the civil war after the bankers wanted to charge 24% interest on loans to the US government. It worked so well he was thinking about switching completely over. He got killed.
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Old 01-15-2012, 12:36 PM
 
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The fed is suppose to make sure the economy has an adequate supply of money and intact.


It does a good job, but it can be a problem.
Seriously? IT does a good job I'd hate to see it when it's doing a bad job then....
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Old 01-15-2012, 12:40 PM
 
Location: Tampa Florida
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Seriously? IT does a good job I'd hate to see it when it's doing a bad job then....
What has the Fed done wrong and how has it harmed us?
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Old 01-15-2012, 12:44 PM
 
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This is how.............

Government - Interest Expense on the Debt Outstanding
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Old 01-15-2012, 12:48 PM
 
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What has the Fed done wrong and how has it harmed us?
Whole new thread entirely. dot bob, you need to do your homework; seriously, don't expect everyone else to keep doing it for you.
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Old 01-15-2012, 01:38 PM
 
Location: Great State of Texas
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What has the Fed done wrong and how has it harmed us?
The Fed has done nothing wrong. It hasn't harmed you in the least bit has it ? There is no inflation and bank rates of return are fabulous these days.
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Old 01-15-2012, 02:56 PM
 
Location: Old Town Alexandria
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Question for those that really understand the issue of keeping or ending the FED: since this is one area I really don't understand all the pros and cons could some of you tell those of us here that are not sure on the issue why it would be bast to keep the FED or end it? Please no U-Tube videos, put in your Own words.
hank paulson

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reason to end the corruption and infiltration of private and investment banks into our supposed "democracy". It is time to end it.
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Old 01-15-2012, 02:58 PM
 
Location: Old Town Alexandria
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Bank rates suck- In mid 90's I had CD's at 9 percent interest. Its a joke today. Which is fine bcs I no longer trust federal banks.
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Old 01-15-2012, 03:03 PM
 
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Default Cnbc's definition of the FED

This is what the Oligarch's want you to think.


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Old 01-15-2012, 03:18 PM
 
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Fed Chairman Bernanke On The Economy - 60 Minutes - CBS News

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WASHINGTON — The Federal Reserve said on Tuesday that it contributed $76.9 billion in profits to the Treasury Department last year, slightly less than its record 2010 transfer but much more than in any other previous year.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/11/bu...-treasury.html
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