[quote=socrattt] It’s not a conspiracy theory to think the FED manipulates just about every sector that interferes or affects lending and the value of the dollar. It’s fact.

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…and not for the benefit of the commoner. At one time I agreed w/ most of the conspiracy theorists- still do actually, but I got a family to feed and decided I should just do the best for my hungry kids and vote in every election rather than get all riled up about stuff I can’t control which unfortunately, is probably just what the powers that be want : (