It is rather like entering a cinema midway through a grand drama. The screen flickers with the ruins of once-vibrant cities—Berlin’s spires shadowed, Paris’s boulevards hushed, London’s markets subdued. Families drift apart like leaves in a chill wind. Nations murmur of “community care” from distant chambers in Brussels, their ancient borders softening into mist. Births grow scarce, traditions fade. One pauses, puzzled: What finale is this? Who might have shaped...
The destruction of the worldwide economic order in the wake of World War II encouraged world leaders in 1944 to form a meeting to generate alternatives. This conference, referred to as Bretton Woods, resulted in the development of a new global fixed exchange rate regime with the U.S. dollar playing a central role. Under the Bretton Woods system, an ounce of gold could be bought at a fixed international rate...
Picture, if you will, a scene from any parliamentary debate you’ve been unfortunate enough to witness. There’s the theatrical gasp—perfectly timed, mind you—followed by the hand pressed dramatically to the chest, then the solemn invocation of “working families” or “our children’s future.” It’s magnificent theater, really. The only thing missing is honesty about being theater. H.L. Mencken, that delightfully cantankerous observer of American democracy, called these performers “courtiers of democracy” whose primary talent consisted of sophisticated mob flattery. “They are […]...
In 1899 Alexander Del Mar stated in his book “Barbara Villiers or A history of Monetary Crimes”, this: FROM the remotest time to the seventeenth century of our era, the right to coin money and to regulate its value (by giving it denominations, a belief of worth) and by limiting or increasing the quantity of it in circulation, was the exclusive privilege of the State. In 1604, in the celebrated...
Yesterday, fresh voices in Germany—economists, FDP politician Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, and others—urged the Bundesbank to bring home the remaining 1,236 tons of gold (valued at around €164 billion) still stored in the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The reason cited? Donald Trump’s return to power and his “unpredictability,” making reliance on U.S. vaults too great a geopolitical risk in uncertain times.This is not new. It is, in fact, entirely predictable.Back...
Throughout history, the true movers and shakers of world events have often remained shrouded in mystery, their influence concealed behind the facades of nations, ideologies, and economic systems. Among these hidden forces, few have wielded as much covert power as the Venetian oligarchy, a financial aristocracy that, though rarely acknowledged, has played a pivotal role in shaping the modern world. The story of Venice is not just about a city-state with remarkable canals and stunning architecture; it is about a […]...
In the annals of history, certain events have shaped the course of nations, and the true motivations behind them often lie beneath the surface. One such pivotal moment was America’s entry into World War I, a decision that had far-reaching consequences and was influenced by a complex interplay of interests. In this article, we delve into the revelations provided by Mr. Edward Griffin in his must read book regarding the...
The process by which money comes into existence is thoroughly misunderstood. And for good reason! It has been the focus of a highly sophisticated and long-term disinformation campaign that permeates academia, media, and publishing. The complexity of the subject has been intentionally exploited to keep its mysteries hidden. Henry Ford said it best: “It is well that the people of the nation do not understand our banking system and monetary...
The world’s most exclusive club has eighteen members. They gather every other month on a Sunday evening at 7 p.m. in conference room E in a circular tower block whose tinted windows overlook the central Basel railway station. Their discussion lasts for one hour, perhaps an hour and a half. Some of those present bring a colleague with them, but the aides rarely speak during this most confidential of conclaves. The meeting closes, the aides leave, and those remaining retire […]...
In his book The Legalized Crime of Banking, Silas Walter Adams exposes the intricate web of deceit and corruption embedded in the Federal Reserve banking system. Drawing from historical examples and constitutional references, Adams argues that the power of money creation was usurped by private bankers, plunging the economy into an ever-deepening cycle of debt and inflation. His revelations align with Gottfried Feder’s critique of financial capitalism in early 20th-century...
The story of Soviet Russia’s emergence as a global power post-World War II is shrouded in intrigue, betrayal, and an ironic twist of fate orchestrated by some of the wealthiest figures in American finance. While the world viewed the USSR as the embodiment of anti-capitalist ideals, a closer look reveals that it was, in fact, the capitalist elites who played a crucial role in its survival and rise. The Birth...
The business of banking in Europe in the fourteenth century function was to evaluate, exchange, and safeguard people’s coins. In the beginning, there were notable examples of totally honest banks which operated with remarkable efficiency considering the vast variety of coinage they handled. Honest banks These first banks also issued paper receipts which were so dependable they freely circulated as money and cheated no one in the process. As these things go honesty never last long. The last two honorable […]...













