[Toddsterpatriot]

“We work so closely with the Government to insure stability in the American banking system, that some people think we’re a branch of the Government. Actually, we’re not.”

Not a branch of government, still part of government.

[garryowenartillery]

From the Fed’s website...

-snip-

“As the nation’s central bank, the Federal Reserve derives its authority from the U.S. Congress. It is considered an independent central bank because its decisions do not have to be ratified by the President or anyone else in the executive or legislative branch of government, it does not receive funding appropriated by Congress, and the terms of the members of the Board of Governors span multiple presidential and congressional terms. However, the Federal Reserve is subject to oversight by Congress, which periodically reviews its activities and can alter its responsibilities by statute. Also, the Federal Reserve must work within the framework of the overall objectives of economic and financial policy established by the government. Therefore, the Federal Reserve can be more accurately described as “independent within the government.”

-end-

Note “independent within the government.” gives the private bankers influence but no responsibility as the inflated dollar has lost 97% of its’ purchasing power since its introduction in 1913.

It’s their money, and we have to pay them to use it. As they inflate and dilute, it becomes worth less...until its worthless. hah

Bail in anyone?