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Title: America’s New $100 Bill Might as Well Be a Euro
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Vanity Fair
URL Source: http://www.vanityfair.com/online/da ... l-might-as-well-be-a-euro.html
Published: Apr 21, 2010
Author: Juli Weiner
Post Date: 2010-04-21 21:54:37 by noone222
Keywords: None
Views: 565
Comments: 57
How much socialism, rounded to the nearest thousand, is suggested by this country’s new $100 bill? Today, Obama and pals Timothy Geithner and Ben Bernanke introduced a more colorful $100 bill that has two added security features, which include “a blue 3-D Security Ribbon on the front of the note that contains images of bells and 100s, which move and change from one to the other as you tilt the note, according to joint release from the agencies. Another security feature is the ‘Bell in the Inkwell’ image that changes color from copper to green when the note is tilted, an effect that makes it appear and disappear within the inkwell,” according to The Wall Street Journal. Um, Drudge-siren! Is this bill a Communist-style invasion of our civil liberties? A fascist and also very European-seeming prohibition of our Constitutional right to produce and distribute counterfeit currency? It’s for sure the most despicable bill since that other one granting 32 million uninsured Americans health-care.
Poster Comment: Watch out ... is it counterfeit ???
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#17. To: James Deffenbach (#15)
Oh yes I would. And I told you that primarily because you were insulting and banal. But if you doubt it, stop on by. I am amused you insinuate I think I am a tough guy, because while indeed I can fight well, most of my activism involves non-violence. I am a firm believer that one can be non-violent and very strong. You came in here with the attitude, and I reflected it back to you. Now go screw your ugly ass self, hero. Grow up, Mr Joke. I would be careful if you are wealthy. A deep pocket is always welcome to punch me anytime. I have a very good lawyer, and sometimes being strong is being tactically smart, taking a punch, than getting a fat pay off. And I would want gold from you. ;-D
Want in one hand and $#it in the other one and see which one fills up the quickest. And you can be as tough as one of the Gracie Brothers behind your keyboard but that doesn't mean a thing to anyone who reads your posts, many of which shows you to revel in your ignorance and "don't want to know" attitude. To make it clear for you, I am not impressed.
Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end. You are wrong about that. I "came in here" trying to teach you something about paper "money" and gave you the information and links to more information. But you made it clear that you didn't know and didn't want to know. And I am still not impressed with your boastful claims.
Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end. The hyperinflation in that country is due to the criminality, greed and all out lunacy of Robert Mugabe. It isn't because that sort of currency is inherently flawed. And I posted about the design of the C note, not to hear yet another complaint about using paper money instead of gold or silver. I am an environmentalist, and I don't like the damage placer mining has done to the landscape and streams. So despite your claims to the contrary, I am at all "ignorant" on the issue; I have a far different perspective on it than you, and I didn't come into the thread to argue about whether we should try in vain to produce enough gold and silver to directly back notes, or mint new coinage for so many millions of Americans to use instead of our paper money. I have planted trees many years and seen many streams reduced to water running over boulders and rocks because hydraulic pacer mining have damaged them. I have seen scars on the sides of hills from dry panning; been to Alaska and seen where they have bulldozed soil away from land to allow permafrost to thaw so they can get an incredibly small amount of gold from the removed 'ore.' I am no fan of precious metals. That is why I did not want to talk to you about it. Because I was trying to avoid listening to your insane rantings about commodities I do not in the least think it is important to destroy the landscape to fine to use for gold notes or coins. I also did not come in here to engage in thread drift to topics concerning the Southern portion of the African continent. Now, is that laboriously spelled out enough for you to finally understand why I am not the person to engage concerning the gold or other precious metal standard of currency? You deserve to get snapped at when you assume it is because of ignorance on the topic instead of profound differences in perspective on a pet topic of yours'. Have fun promoting it, and I am happy for you you are so enamored with the thought of silver and gold currency jingling in pockets. But we have oil v. water perspectives on it. That's just the way it is.
What a goofy assertion. There are dozens of examples of fiat currency being inflated into worthlessness.
“we were respected as the most disinterested and charitable nation in the world.” - Robert A. Taft
The fact is that "paper money" is unconstitutional and your environmentalism and pc bs doesn't change that fact. Whether you are, or are not, a "fan of precious metals" is pretty much irrelevant to me. What is relevant to me is that crooks, much like the one you condemn in another country, sold us out to criminals who have enslaved generations of Americans yet unborn with their scam. So cry me a river about how the only money recognized by the Constitution is so terrible and tell me a fairy tale about how wonderful the folks are who foisted off counterfeit on Americans for the benefit of a handful of national and international banker criminals. And maybe, if you can tear yourself away from whining over a spotted owl, a snail darter, or rabbiting on about how wonderful Obama is, you might read A Plea For The Constitution by George Bancroft. You might learn something unless you are beyond the point of learning something new.
Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end. He excels in goofy. I think it must have been his major. But be careful, he is an internet tough guy and may keyboard you to death. ahaha.
Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end. Quick question: have you ever sat around with a broken bluetooth mouse and decided to use your touchpad? Just asking.
"Sarah "Kiss my Torah" Palin" -- Jethro Tull, circa 2010-04-14
Was EVERY LAST ONE of my public school teachers lying when they told us about people in Germany all pushing around wheelbarrows piled high with cash looking to score a loaf of bread?
“we were respected as the most disinterested and charitable nation in the world.” - Robert A. Taft
I remember that.
I have several stamps like these: I got them when I lived in Germany in the '70s.
Were you pushing a wheelbarrow, too?
"Sarah "Kiss my Torah" Palin" -- Jethro Tull, circa 2010-04-14
If they were they told the same lie to a whole bunch of folks (including me). Mike makes dumb arguments. It's what happens when you are not rational. PC bs has driven him around the bend. Some examples of hyperinflation (because of debauched currency) These are maximum MONTHLY price increases. 1. Germany 1920-1923 3.25 million percent World War II 1. Greece 1943-1944 8.55 billion percent Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end. Thanks for that link, what it. I have that little book, it is one of my prized possessions. And I have read it a couple of times.
Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end. We're looking at this from the wrong angle, James. What I've come to realize is that if everyone is a billionaire the there's no need for any type of subsidies or entitlements, is there? Imagine the possibilities... :)
“we were respected as the most disinterested and charitable nation in the world.” - Robert A. Taft
What I've come to realize is that if everyone is a billionaire the there's no need for any type of subsidies or entitlements, is there? Imagine the possibilities... :) LOL! Let's take a look at that. Suppose just for a minute that you and I and everyone else all woke up tomorrow with a billion dollars (well, scraps of paper but for the sake of argument/discussion we will pretend we don't know any better). How much do you reckon a loaf of bread, a few apples and some gas would cost? 10-20 million for the loaf of bread, a similar amount for the apples and you could use what you had left for the gas and MAYBE have enough to get downtown and back home.
Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end. See, that's why they should pass my "Everything Costs A Dollar" law. According to my projections, everything would cost exactly one dollar were this legislation enacted. Imagine the possibilities!
“we were respected as the most disinterested and charitable nation in the world.” - Robert A. Taft
I don't think you will repeal the natural law of supply and demand with that. But it "looks good on paper" as they say. Well, sort of. Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end. Sort of? I'm hoping to win Nobel Prize in Economics with this gibberish.
“we were respected as the most disinterested and charitable nation in the world.” - Robert A. Taft
Well, you probably should. After all, they gave Al Gore one for lying about the weather and they gave Obama one for being able to con his way into the White House (I guess that is why they gave it to him, not real sure).
Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end. So what? Just because there are more routes into hyperinflation then the cited one doesn't invalidate my opinion and take on it. Nice false premise though. I give it two and a half fool's gold stars.
No, I live in Eugene, Oregon. Bend is in Deschutes County in Central Oregon. You get an F in geography on that one. I am quite rational and realistic, you sir are not. But your warm fuzzy illusions can be entertaining to watch you spin.
Actually, the last team I was on in the Army doing the Special Operations Communication Sergeant thing with the leg key, PRC 70 radio sending 120 five character code groups in 16 line format nick named me 'Spock' because of my propensity to spend 25.00 words when the 1.50 ones would suffice when I speak. I'm no easy push over, but in a room full of tough characters I don't stand out as particularly formattable, nor care that I don't. But thanks for the build up, even if I still can't use you as my publicity agent.
Thank you Don Quixote, your Obama long form birth certificate is in the mail, not. Personally, I prefer the outrage that corporations are considered individuals; but t0 each their own wind mills to joust, yes?
Actually, it was political science.
It appears that you didn't study much or had some terrible teachers because you sure didn't learn much. But I gave you information and links to more information and so did wudidiz and if you choose not to avail yourself of readily available information that shows you to be in error live on in your ignorance. I doubt anyone cares much, at least not enough to keep beating their head against a wall or feel like they may as well be talking to a fence post.
Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end. Why even waste your time trying to communicate with that deaf and especially dumb mother fucker.
"April 15th is really April FOOL'S DAY."
Yeah, I'm done. He doesn't care to know and I don't care enough to try to help someone who chooses to wallow in their ignorance. I gladly help anyone who wants to learn something, always have. But sometimes you run up against someone whose ignorance is invincible and they seem to prefer it.
Liberty is not a means to a higher political end. It is itself the highest political end. "It appears that you didn't study much or had some terrible teachers because you sure didn't learn much." You have a driving need to try to control the spin on a topic. Get over it. Nothing against you personally, but your opinion on the quality or depth of my education matter far less to me than the fact my grades were fantastic.
Your mum kissed and told? That snitch.
Back atcha.
I accept your apology. :)
“we were respected as the most disinterested and charitable nation in the world.” - Robert A. Taft
Cute, However, I reject the notion that using metals more appropriate for electronics and jewelery should be used for currency. The plains Indians called gold the metal that made white men crazy. You can't get more accurate a description of gold then that. We use barter currency locally to allow a barter to be completely later and for even a service or goods from someone else. I see absolutely nothing wrong with currency in general. It is when unethical people in power do bad things in running a system of currency are there problems with how an expression of capital like ours is run. I would be deeply opposed to using precious metals as a foundation for money. Logistically it is highly ridiculous to even entertain such a notion being ut into effect.
Fine, I'll call you next time I ramp up to wrestling yet another billionarre heiress kook on late night tv .
“we were respected as the most disinterested and charitable nation in the world.” - Robert A. Taft
We use barter currency locally to allow a barter to be completely later and for even a service or goods from someone else. I see absolutely nothing wrong with currency in general. It is when unethical people in power do bad things in running a system of currency are there problems with how an expression of capital like ours is run. I would be deeply opposed to using precious metals as a foundation for money. Logistically it is highly ridiculous to even entertain such a notion being ut into effect.
“we were respected as the most disinterested and charitable nation in the world.” - Robert A. Taft
Calliope is the Muse of Eloquence and Epic Poetry.
I see psyops everywhere.
I love a good calliope, thanks!
“we were respected as the most disinterested and charitable nation in the world.” - Robert A. Taft
“we were respected as the most disinterested and charitable nation in the world.” - Robert A. Taft
Happy Days Is Here Again!
I see psyops everywhere.
Heck yes, I love them old steam tractors. phhhwweeeet!!!
“we were respected as the most disinterested and charitable nation in the world.” - Robert A. Taft
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#18. To: Ferret (#17)
And I would want gold from you. ;-D
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#19. To: Ferret (#17)
You came in here with the attitude
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#20. To: James Deffenbach (#18)
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#21. To: Ferret (#20)
The hyperinflation in that country is due to the criminality, greed and all out lunacy of Robert Mugabe. It isn't because that sort of currency is inherently flawed.
#22. To: Ferret (#20)
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#23. To: Dakmar, Ferret Mike (#21)
What a goofy assertion.
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#24. To: Dakmar (#21)
What a goofy assertion. There are dozens of examples of fiat currency being inflated into worthlessness.
#25. To: James Deffenbach (#23)
#26. To: Ferret, James Deffenbach (#22)
“It has been said, 'time heals all wounds.' I do not agree. The wounds remain. In time, the mind, protecting its sanity, covers them with scar tissue and the pain lessens, but it is never gone.” ~ Rose F. Kennedy
#27. To: Dakmar (#25)
...when they told us about people in Germany all pushing around wheelbarrows piled high with cash looking to score a loaf of bread?
“It has been said, 'time heals all wounds.' I do not agree. The wounds remain. In time, the mind, protecting its sanity, covers them with scar tissue and the pain lessens, but it is never gone.” ~ Rose F. Kennedy
#28. To: Dakmar (#25)
“It has been said, 'time heals all wounds.' I do not agree. The wounds remain. In time, the mind, protecting its sanity, covers them with scar tissue and the pain lessens, but it is never gone.” ~ Rose F. Kennedy
#29. To: wudidiz (#27)
I remember that.
#30. To: Dakmar, Ferret Mike (#25)
Was EVERY LAST ONE of my public school teachers lying when they told us about people in Germany all pushing around wheelbarrows piled high with cash looking to score a loaf of bread?
2. Russia 1921-1924 213 percent
3. Austria 1921-1922 134 percent
4. Poland 1922-1924 275 percent
5. Hungary 1922-1924 98 percent
2. Hungary 1945-1946 4.19 quintillion percent
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#31. To: wudidiz (#26)
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#32. To: James Deffenbach (#30)
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1. Greece 1943-1944 8.55 billion percent
#33. To: Dakmar (#32)
We're looking at this from the wrong angle, James.
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#35. To: Dakmar (#34)
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#37. To: Dakmar (#36)
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#38. To: Dakmar (#21)
"What a goofy assertion. There are dozens of examples of fiat currency being inflated into worthlessness."
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#39. To: James Deffenbach (#30)
"If they were they told the same lie to a whole bunch of folks (including me). Mike makes dumb arguments. It's what happens when you are not rational. PC bs has driven him around the bend."
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#40. To: James Deffenbach (#23)
"He excels in goofy. I think it must have been his major. But be careful, he is an internet tough guy and may keyboard you to death. ahaha."
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#41. To: James Deffenbach (#22)
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"The fact is that "paper money" is unconstitutional"
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#42. To: James Deffenbach (#23)
"I think it must have been his major."
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#43. To: Ferret (#42)
Actually, it was political science.
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#45. To: noone222 (#44)
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#46. To: James Deffenbach (#43)
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#47. To: noone222 (#44)
"Why even waste your time trying to communicate with that deaf and especially dumb mother fucker."
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#48. To: James Deffenbach (#45)
"But sometimes you run up against someone whose ignorance is invincible and they seem to prefer it."
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#49. To: Ferret (#38)
Just because there are more routes into hyperinflation then the cited one doesn't invalidate my opinion and take on it.
#50. To: Dakmar (#49)
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#51. To: Ferret (#50)
I see absolutely nothing wrong with currency in general. It is when unethical people in power do bad things in running a system of currency are there problems with how an expression of capital like ours is run.
#52. To: Ferret (#50)
Cute, However, I reject the notion that using metals more appropriate for electronics and jewelery should be used for currency. The plains Indians called gold the metal that made white men crazy. You can't get more accurate a description of gold then that.
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#55. To: randge (#53)
sunbeams were never made like me,,,,,
#56. To: Dakmar (#55)
#57. To: randge (#56)
Happy Days Is Here Again!
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