The End of Dollar Hegemony

[anxvariety]

Ron Paul breaking it down:

A hundred years ago it was called “dollar diplomacy.” After World War II, and especially after the fall of the Soviet Union in 1989, that policy evolved into “dollar hegemony.” But after all these many years of great success, our dollar dominance is coming to an end.

It has been said, rightly, that he who holds the gold makes the rules. In earlier times it was readily accepted that fair and honest trade required an exchange for something of real value.

First it was simply barter of goods. Then it was discovered that gold held a universal attraction, and was a convenient substitute for more cumbersome barter transactions. Not only did gold facilitate exchange of goods and services, it served as a store of value for those who wanted to save for a rainy day.

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http://www.lewrockwell.com/paul/paul303.html

[drunkle]

i dont like ron paul’s opinions on taxation and entitlements. but he’s got a really good grasp of economics and global affairs as far as i’m concerned. perhaps our/my generation was born to sacrific like the silent generation before. if he can set things straight for future generations, so be it. i’m all for him.

[drunkle]

i dont like ron paul’s opinions on taxation and entitlements. but he’s got a really good grasp of economics and global affairs as far as i’m concerned. perhaps our/my generation was born to sacrific like the silent generation before. if he can set things straight for future generations, so be it. i’m all for him.

[anxvariety]

He needs all the support he can get because the media isn’t giving him the credit he deserves. Check the online polls for debate results and then watch TV and barely even mention him. There’s a huge online following and it’s very exciting. He tells it like it is, and doesn’t sugar coat anything nor does he deliver anything in theatric rudeness.

[anxvariety]

He needs all the support he can get because the media isn’t giving him the credit he deserves. Check the online polls for debate results and then watch TV and barely even mention him. There’s a huge online following and it’s very exciting. He tells it like it is, and doesn’t sugar coat anything nor does he deliver anything in theatric rudeness.

[Ash Housewares]

Ron Paul is too smart to be elected in a country of Homers. Too bad, it’s our loss.

[Ash Housewares]

Ron Paul is too smart to be elected in a country of Homers. Too bad, it’s our loss.

[blahblahblah]

Ron Paul is too smart to be elected in a country of Homers. Too bad, it’s our loss.

Exactly, Ash. The media will frame the upcoming election for all of us dum-dums so that we can make a decision without having to read anything or pay attention. For example, the story in 2000 was “Mister Smarty-Pants vs. The Good Old Boy”. Of course the Good Old Boy won that one. In 2004 the story was “The Flip Flopper vs. The Good Old Boy”. Again, the Good Old Boy prevailed. Fred Thompson or Mitt Romney will probably play the role of the Good Old Boy in 2008. The only question left is who will play the Flip-Flopper or Mister Smarty Pants. They might surprise us and give us “The Woman” or “The Guy With The Funny Name”, but it really won’t matter, because the Good Old Boy will probably carry it again — People love a Good Old Boy. Nobody likes Mister Smarty Pants.

[blahblahblah]

Ron Paul is too smart to be elected in a country of Homers. Too bad, it’s our loss.

Exactly, Ash. The media will frame the upcoming election for all of us dum-dums so that we can make a decision without having to read anything or pay attention. For example, the story in 2000 was “Mister Smarty-Pants vs. The Good Old Boy”. Of course the Good Old Boy won that one. In 2004 the story was “The Flip Flopper vs. The Good Old Boy”. Again, the Good Old Boy prevailed. Fred Thompson or Mitt Romney will probably play the role of the Good Old Boy in 2008. The only question left is who will play the Flip-Flopper or Mister Smarty Pants. They might surprise us and give us “The Woman” or “The Guy With The Funny Name”, but it really won’t matter, because the Good Old Boy will probably carry it again — People love a Good Old Boy. Nobody likes Mister Smarty Pants.

[anxvariety]

I think supporting him will encourage others to be more like him. He probably has quite an uphill battle, but saying the media will pick the president is probably not as dutious as spreading the word.

[anxvariety]

I think supporting him will encourage others to be more like him. He probably has quite an uphill battle, but saying the media will pick the president is probably not as dutious as spreading the word.

[kewp]

Ron Paul is rad.

I think its simply amazing that he’s the *only* Republican candidate willing to speak out about how our foreign police *incites*, not fights terrorism. And is routinely shouted down as a result.

[kewp]

Ron Paul is rad.

I think its simply amazing that he’s the *only* Republican candidate willing to speak out about how our foreign police *incites*, not fights terrorism. And is routinely shouted down as a result.

[blahblahblah]

I think supporting him will encourage others to be more like him. He probably has quite an uphill battle, but saying the media will pick the president is probably not as dutious as spreading the word.

People are spreading the word, but the media is actively working to suppress his candidacy. They even cheerfully admit so! (just scroll to the bottom of the page). The online polls after the first two debates showed overwhelming support for this man, the MSNBC inboxes are jammed with messages from his supporters, but the media treats him like he’s radioactive. You’ll only see Dr. Paul on “The Daily Show”, “Real Time”, and on blogs like this one. If he does get any traction, they’ll “Dean Scream” or “Swift Boat” him. It’s unfortunate, but we live in a corporate banana republic with phony elections — there’s nothing any of us can do about it except go along for the ride. Get out there and vote all you can but don’t be upset when the Good Old Boy gets elected. It’s just the way this place works.

[blahblahblah]

I think supporting him will encourage others to be more like him. He probably has quite an uphill battle, but saying the media will pick the president is probably not as dutious as spreading the word.

People are spreading the word, but the media is actively working to suppress his candidacy. They even cheerfully admit so! (just scroll to the bottom of the page). The online polls after the first two debates showed overwhelming support for this man, the MSNBC inboxes are jammed with messages from his supporters, but the media treats him like he’s radioactive. You’ll only see Dr. Paul on “The Daily Show”, “Real Time”, and on blogs like this one. If he does get any traction, they’ll “Dean Scream” or “Swift Boat” him. It’s unfortunate, but we live in a corporate banana republic with phony elections — there’s nothing any of us can do about it except go along for the ride. Get out there and vote all you can but don’t be upset when the Good Old Boy gets elected. It’s just the way this place works.

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