Introduction We know that the current monetary system is crisis-prone. We know that during the last big crisis in 2008 we skirted a total freeze-up and a possible break-down of the international banking system. We know that Wall Street was bailed-out and Main Street left to fend for itself. We know the system received … Continue reading “The Next Financial Crisis is around the Corner?”
Category: Economics
John Titus is not up to Snuff? Or the Need for Epistemic Maturation
For several reasons I feel compelled to write this blog about some of the output of video-blogger John Titus. Titus is a prolific vlogger usually commenting on all kinds of shenanigans in the financial world. In 2012 he produced the feature-length documentary Bailout after which he became a regular commentator. He has been interviewed … Continue reading “John Titus is not up to Snuff? Or the Need for Epistemic Maturation”
Global Rift: The Third World Comes of Age (Review)
Last summer I read with pleasure Dr. Stravianos’ historical narrative of the genesis of the Third World during the 400 year expansion of capitalism throughout the world. The dean of ‘world systems analysis’ Immanuel Wallerstein [3] stated about the book: “There is no comparable work that covers the whole Third World over a four-century period. … Continue reading “Global Rift: The Third World Comes of Age (Review)”
A vote to upend banking as we know it?
By Howard Switzer. For a decade the nascent monetary reform movement has been educating people about what money is, how it is created, its consequences and solutions. In a June 1st article by Brian Blackstone titled “A Vote to Upend Banking as We Know It,’ [1] the Wall Street Journal recognized monetary reform, taking it … Continue reading “A vote to upend banking as we know it?”
A Viable Solution to the Economic Crisis
By Robert Poteat, Director, American Monetary Institute The Problem: The 1913 Federal Reserve Act Arguably the greatest attack on humanity in all of history was made December 23, 1913, the enactment of the Federal Reserve Act by the Congress and President of the United States. It was the culmination of centuries of political, financial, intellectual, … Continue reading “A Viable Solution to the Economic Crisis”
TPP: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
By Nick Egnatz. The TPP (Trans Pacific Partnership) is a treaty between the U.S. and 11 other Pacific Rim nations. Together with the TTIP (Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership) between the U.S. and the European Union countries and TiSA (Trade in Services Agreement) between the U.S. and 49 other nations, the three treaties represent what … Continue reading “TPP: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?”
An Open Letter to Greens & Progressives
By Nick Egnatz There is certainly much to like in Jill Stein’s Power to the People Plan, yet it will fail to create the “deep system change” it calls for unless it endorses Monetary Reform (Greening the Dollar) in the Green Party Platform, voted on and adopted by the Green Party National Committee. “Deep … Continue reading “An Open Letter to Greens & Progressives”
Celebrating 10 Years of Resistance to Banker’s Wars
By Nick Egnatz Celebrating 10 Years of Resistance to Banker’s Wars Saturday, August 1, 2015 Hwy of the Flags Vets Memorial SE Corner Indianapolis Blvd & Ridge Rd, Highland, Indiana 46322 Noon-1PM Vigil Party to follow at 8340 Baring Ave, Munster, Indiana 46321 Food and beverages will be served. Not sure on the menu yet. … Continue reading “Celebrating 10 Years of Resistance to Banker’s Wars”