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U.S. Backing for World Currency Stuns Markets
The Micro Effect ^ | 03/11/2011 | Staff Writers

Posted on 03/12/2011 12:12:53 PM PST by ex-Texan

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To: arrogantsob
So the Fed is paying the American taxpayer 49 times as much as it is paying the member banks? That is like a 98% tax rate, lol.

Just your typical, everyday, evil, foreign controlled, private corporation.

181 posted on 03/13/2011 10:34:58 AM PDT by Toddsterpatriot (Math is hard. Harder if you're stupid.)
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To: arrogantsob
Hmmm, an odd comment from one so knowledgeable. You should know what the definition of “Treason” is.

The word can be used as a synonym for the highest form, ultimate betrayal. That is the sense in which I understood the original poster and the sense I used in my reply. I may be helpful to recall also that when the Founders were hotly debating the future of the country, accusations of nothing less than treason were quite common.

Subsequently, the Constitution specified which acts would be viewed as treasonous for the purpose of administering the law of the U.S. That is probably what you meant in your post. We are not in contradiction: the U.S. Constitution did not monopolize for itself the general use of the word "treason."

182 posted on 03/13/2011 10:38:15 AM PDT by TopQuark
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To: arrogantsob
I suggest you consult the US Constitution for the exact definition of “Treason”.

Unfortunately, the Constitution does not define "enemies" or "waging war".

183 posted on 03/13/2011 11:16:35 AM PDT by supercat (Barry Soetoro == Bravo Sierra)
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To: supercat

Well it specifies that Congress must declare war.

However, be that as it may. If you are interested you could examine the Burr treason trial wherein Chief Justice Marshall gave the definitive definition of “treason” under which our nation has operated for the 200 years since.

The trial is very instructive of the true nature of Thomas Jefferson and gives a portrait of him unknown to people today. And it is not pretty.


184 posted on 03/13/2011 12:50:23 PM PDT by arrogantsob
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To: MichiganConservative

Most of the targets of your slander does not make any such claim. Rational people, however, will object to fearing the non-existent boogey man under the bed rather than real problems.


185 posted on 03/13/2011 12:56:20 PM PDT by arrogantsob
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To: MichiganConservative

Most of the targets of your slander do not make any such claim. Rational people, however, will object to fearing the non-existent boogey man under the bed rather than real problems.


186 posted on 03/13/2011 12:56:37 PM PDT by arrogantsob
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To: ex-Texan

If the worst case scenario is another Three Mile Island then the biggest problem will be the replacement of the plant. Three Mile was more media hysteria than anything else.

I am sure the envirowhackos will be jumping up and down in glee at another chance to cripple our energy generation. And the Treason media will be cheering them on.


187 posted on 03/13/2011 1:05:19 PM PDT by arrogantsob
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To: ex-Texan

Thanks but none of that answers my question. However, I am sure that the amount of radiation does not come close to the nuclear weapons the Soviets tested throughout the 50s and 60s. Or ours either.


188 posted on 03/13/2011 1:07:59 PM PDT by arrogantsob
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To: ex-Texan

Hilarious. It is unlikely that you understand anything you post. That is certainly the case wrt economic or financial comments.


189 posted on 03/13/2011 1:09:55 PM PDT by arrogantsob
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To: TopQuark

Interestingly enough John Brown was charged with and convicted of Treason for the raid and seizure of Harpers Ferry.

None of these matters are subject to prosecution for treason.
I do find it hilarious that the Know Nothings are upset with the possibility of ending the dollar’s role as a Reserve currency. One would suspect that they would be opposed to having it serve that role since it requires a greater expansion of monetary aggregates than would be the case if it was not serving in that role. Plus, it conflicts with the neo-isolationism and economic autarky they advocate.


190 posted on 03/13/2011 1:18:05 PM PDT by arrogantsob
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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/economics/5050407/US-backing-for-world-currency-stuns-markets.html


191 posted on 03/13/2011 1:19:01 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (The 2nd Amendment follows right behind the 1st because some people are hard of hearing.)
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192 posted on 03/13/2011 1:39:33 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (The 2nd Amendment follows right behind the 1st because some people are hard of hearing.)
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To: arrogantsob; Quix; M. Espinola; stephenjohnbanker; FromLori; investigateworld
It is obvious why you call yourself arrogant bob -- LOL !

JAPANESE Authorities Are Battling the Threat of Multiple Reactor Meltdowns at Four Nuclear Power Plants

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* * * The IAEA said that about 200,000 people had been evacuated from a 12-mile (19-kilometer) zone around the two Fukushima plants that house a total of 10 reactors. * * *

In all, 22 people were hospitalized after being exposed to radioactivity, according to AFP, although it was not immediately clear to what degree they were exposed and what their condition was. Local media cited by The Wall Street Journal said that up to 190 people might have been affected by radiation. * * *

Of course, we all know that governments never lie or hedge the facts in favor of the govt. Japan has been lying since this event unfolded. And our govt does not want to notify millions on the west coast to be concerned about radiation traveling all the way from the Nippon Coast

LOL LOL !

193 posted on 03/13/2011 1:43:08 PM PDT by ex-Texan (Ecclesiastes 5:10 - 20)
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To: arrogantsob; Quix; M. Espinola; stephenjohnbanker; FromLori; investigateworld
Nuclear Crisis Deepens in Japan

Japanese and US say, "Nothing to see here. Time to move on."

LOL !

194 posted on 03/13/2011 2:02:36 PM PDT by ex-Texan (Ecclesiastes 5:10 - 20)
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To: arrogantsob
None of these matters are subject to prosecution for treason.

I understand that but thank you for further clarification. Again, "treason" need not have narrow legal meaning. Consider for instance its application to some act in France or Australia: whatever is labeled as treasonous, whether fairly or not, lies outside the realm of our Constitution. It is not in the constitutional sense but in its general sense that I was using this word.

One would suspect that they would be opposed to having it serve that role

Very true; consistency is not a pronounced feature of the isolationists' worldview.

I share the feelings in this particular case, however. It is one thing for us to debate whether the existence of a single reserve currency is desirable or whether the demise of the dollar as such currency is inevitable. It is something altogether difference, however, when a U.S. official, be it a member of the administration, Congress or the Fed, precommits to stand aside should the dollar collapse occur. I do find Geithner's statement to be nothing short of preposterous.

It well may be that I am overlooking something essential here, something that mitigates Geithner's behavior. Please tell me if so. What do you think of this?

195 posted on 03/13/2011 2:03:52 PM PDT by TopQuark
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To: ex-Texan

THANKS THANKS.


196 posted on 03/13/2011 3:41:37 PM PDT by Quix (Times are a changin' INSURE you have believed in your heart & confessed Jesus as Lord Come NtheFlesh)
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To: ex-Texan

Hmmmmmmmmmm

When is it time for potassium iodide?


197 posted on 03/13/2011 3:42:45 PM PDT by Quix (Times are a changin' INSURE you have believed in your heart & confessed Jesus as Lord Come NtheFlesh)
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To: arrogantsob; Quix; M. Espinola; stephenjohnbanker; FromLori; investigateworld
Southerly Winds Expected To Hit Radiation-Leaking Japan Nuke Plant

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* * * Japan's nuclear safety agency said on Sunday levels of radiation at Tohoku Electric Power Co's Onagawa nuclear power plant rose due to the leakage at TEPCO's Fukushima plant, which is 100 km (60 miles) south of the Onagawa complex * * *

Still the US and Japan say, "Nothing to see here. Time to move on."

LMAO - ROTFF . . . LOL LOL !

198 posted on 03/13/2011 3:43:04 PM PDT by ex-Texan (Ecclesiastes 5:10 - 20)
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist

“All you FReepers calling Ron Paul and Alex Jones a kook, what do you say now?”

Ron Paul is a kook.


199 posted on 03/13/2011 3:48:06 PM PDT by HereInTheHeartland (Yes We Can, have smaller government)
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To: Quix
When is it time for potassium iodide ___?

Based on the Nuclear Fallout Map in post # 134, I would say in about 8 days. If our corrupt federal government gives the official go ahead. Otherwise we on the left coast will all be glowing in the dark like flaming Obamatrons

200 posted on 03/13/2011 3:52:49 PM PDT by ex-Texan (Ecclesiastes 5:10 - 20)
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