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Fort Knox U.S. Gold Reserves to be Independently Audited and Assayed? Congressman Ron Paul Pressures
zero hedge ^ | 6/17/11 | Tyler Durden

Posted on 06/17/2011 11:08:16 AM PDT by Nachum

Gold has given up much of yesterday’s modest gains and is marginally lower in all currencies except the Swiss franc. The euro has stabilized despite continuing contagion concerns and an existential threat to the euro currency itself.

Gold remains close to record nominal highs in all major currencies but media coverage in the UK, Ireland and Europe remains minimal and skeptical. Focus continues to be almost exclusively on bond, equity and currency markets – with little or no coverage of gold.

The ramifications of contagion and a euro currency crisis which would lead to the price of gold in euros surging has not been covered in the media. This is of course bullish as it shows a continuing lack of understanding and appreciation of gold’s importance as a diversification and a safe haven asset.

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Full title: Fort Knox U.S. Gold Reserves to be Independently Audited and Assayed? Congressman Ron Paul Pressures U.S. Treasury
1 posted on 06/17/2011 11:08:19 AM PDT by Nachum
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To: Nachum

This is silly and a waste of time. The Fort Knox reserve is audited and there’s never been a problem in 70 years there. We’ve got other things to do and why Ron has gone down this path eludes me.


2 posted on 06/17/2011 11:11:32 AM PDT by MeganC (NO WAR FOR OIL! ........except when a Democrat's in charge.)
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To: Nachum

Can we get Whoraldo to open the vault?


3 posted on 06/17/2011 11:13:29 AM PDT by Las Vegas Ron (Woah, Obama will appease Trump, but not Lakin? Thanks LSM)
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To: Nachum

considering the pattern over the last 2 years of gold dropping on US open... and climbing after market close... i wouldn’t doubt we’ve been selling off.


4 posted on 06/17/2011 11:13:37 AM PDT by sten (fighting tyranny never goes out of style)
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To: MeganC
"This is silly and a waste of time'

Agreed. The Audits are on the web for all to see. Ron Paul is just using this as something to rile his base up. I think it's a very dishonest tactic and Ron's focus on the Federal Reserve instead of Congressional spending is a distraction.

5 posted on 06/17/2011 11:17:21 AM PDT by DannyTN
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To: Nachum
Fort Knox U.S. Gold Reserves to be Independently Audited and Assayed?

Nevermind.....

6 posted on 06/17/2011 11:23:55 AM PDT by China Clipper (My favorite animals usually are found next to the rice on my plate.)
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To: MeganC
Ron Paul (R - Uranus) is arguing that the audits are not dependable, and that we need to spend tax money on bringing in external auditors in to reaudit it.
7 posted on 06/17/2011 11:24:59 AM PDT by wideawake
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To: MeganC
This is silly and a waste of time. The Fort Knox reserve is audited and there’s never been a problem in 70 years there. We’ve got other things to do and why Ron has gone down this path eludes me."

It is?

Audited?

How often and when was the last time?

And by whom?

If so that is new to me, who considers himself rather knowledgeable of the goings on within our Republic and stays mostly abreast of all current events, as I've never seen ANYTHING in any media re: this issue.

If in fact so, I imagine you can direct me (and any other of us Freepers who are skeptical) to a "Report" which details the amount of Gold on hand?

8 posted on 06/17/2011 11:28:45 AM PDT by Conservative Vermont Vet (l)
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To: Nachum

I hope they check for the gold wrapped tungsten bars manufactured during Clintoon’s reign.


9 posted on 06/17/2011 11:36:36 AM PDT by wrench
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To: Nachum

Knowing how dishonest Zerobama is, when they open up the vault, they are likely to see “Property of the Peoples Republic of China” on all of the bars.


10 posted on 06/17/2011 11:39:49 AM PDT by RightWingConspirator (The original "Cash for Clunkers" program: the DNC Campaign fund)
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To: MeganC

Are you saying, “I fully trust everything Obama says”?

I don’t and I want every step he takes verified and reverified.


11 posted on 06/17/2011 11:46:12 AM PDT by B4Ranch (Allowing Islam into America is akin to injecting yourself with AIDS to prove how tolerant you are...)
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To: Nachum

By back of the envelope says that gold funds the government for......22 whole days. Whoopeeee!


12 posted on 06/17/2011 11:50:56 AM PDT by Straight Vermonter (Posting from deep behind the Maple Curtain)
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To: Straight Vermonter

By=my


13 posted on 06/17/2011 11:51:33 AM PDT by Straight Vermonter (Posting from deep behind the Maple Curtain)
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To: Straight Vermonter
If the US is selling I will look for a dip in the price and be buying as much as I can.
14 posted on 06/17/2011 11:53:57 AM PDT by 2001convSVT (Going Galt as fast as I can.)
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To: Nachum
I wonder how deep the gold coating on those tungsten bars is?


15 posted on 06/17/2011 11:56:07 AM PDT by COBOL2Java (Obama is the least qualified guy in whatever room he walks into.)
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To: COBOL2Java

Paging James Bond.


16 posted on 06/17/2011 11:57:31 AM PDT by JimC214
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To: wideawake

“spend tax money on bringing in external auditors in to reaudit it.”

Should be applied to the Federal Reserve as well.


17 posted on 06/17/2011 11:58:09 AM PDT by Rebelbase
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To: B4Ranch; MeganC

IMO, I think the fed is avoiding an independent audit because they will find little (if any) gold in the vaults.

This would bring about the greatest worldwide run on banks ever seen and the U.S. would have a credit rating near zero.

Not to mention that the price of gold would hit $5000.00+ overnight. Bad things would happen globally.

We, as taxpayers, deserve to know exactly how much we have in reserve. No matter the consequences. I’m with Ron Paul on this one.


18 posted on 06/17/2011 12:01:29 PM PDT by panaxanax (0bama >>WORST PRESIDENT EVER.)
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To: COBOL2Java

At least 60%.Germany knows how it works.


19 posted on 06/17/2011 12:05:41 PM PDT by Vaduz
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To: DannyTN

Got a link?

I am on a slow connection.

Thanks


20 posted on 06/17/2011 12:07:06 PM PDT by razorback-bert (Some days it's not worth chewing through the straps.)
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