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The U.S. Dollar is Dying




If you still believe that the dollar is strong and the United States is set up to be a world superpower forever, these videos are a must-see.

In them, analyst Max Keiser investigates the ill health and possible demise of the dollar. Since 2003, the dollar has lost more than one-third of its value compared to other major world currencies. Now, the U.S. dollar is in critical condition and is losing ground fast.

How did things go so horribly wrong, so quickly? It involves an excess supply of dollars, consumer over-spending, increasing trade deficits and national debt, offshoring and a country (the United States) with FALLING standards of living for its people -- and it’s all explained in the videos above.


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Posted On Dec 28, 2007
Okay.  All I can say to that is No S#$% Sherlock!  So what can I do about it?  I am trying to support Ron Paul and get the word out, but no way is big business going to let him succeed.  I pray we pull it off and get him in the white house but even that would only be the start of the struggle.  I realize that I must try everything in my power to get off the consumer band wagon.. via alternative energy, education, food sources etc.  For years I have been preaching much of what this website/community is all about.  Most people just don't think.  They say, "but if we don't attack them the terrorists will come here" and "everybody should get health care" and "the rich should pay more taxes" and "weed should be legal but I don't know about other drugs" and on and on and on.  I find it amazing that this community is all about Freedom and Liberty for the individual at the same time at the forefront of health and well being.  I can't believe it took me this long to find you guys.  I can't help but think that the average A$#hole doesn't deserve us and we should all bail to Argentina or Australia where they are free, natural resources are vast and gov't is much less domineering and just start over.  Would we be happier?  What the hell is keeping us here?  I am getting sick and tired of John Q American telling me I am a radical and a conspiracy theorist just because I use my brain and I don't want some one else telling me how to live my life.  I am starting to seriously contemplate this issue.

 
Jeff Byrne
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energy_203
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Posted On Dec 28, 2007
Good observations and questions, Jeff.  Have you read "Atlas Shrugged" by Ayn Rand?  It describes starting over with only those who contribute something meaningful, and leaving the do-nothings to fend for themselves.  I believe the biggest weakness of our original government was its vulnerability to sabotage by the do-nothings.  The book was somewhat prophetic in terms of the growth of the problem (written in 1940s, I believe).  The jury is still out on the solution.  Personally, I don't think Australia is any more free than the U.S.  I base that largely on what they've done with firearms.  Also, I think it is virtually impossible to outrun problems.  You have to kill them where they stand, or they will follow you.


New to Natural
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Posted On Dec 28, 2007
Jeff, I have to say I'm in agreement with you.  I was just on the phone with a good pal of mine talking about the same thing - how wonderful it would be to be a part of the Amish community, or one like it.  No hassles - just living life the way God intended.  It's funny - until today I thought I was nuts for having these thoughts - nice to know I'm not alone! 


Jeff Byrne
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Posted On Dec 28, 2007
Have I read Atlas Shrugged?  My wife and I are naming our soon to be born daughter after Ayn.  I can't wait to read Fountain Head and Atlas shrugged to her in the crib.  Funny how the brilliant minds in this country predicted this nonsensical society decades ago.  1984 comes to mind as well.
I guess from what I read Australia is out of the question.  Argentina here we come.  thanks for understanding everyone... that means everything to me.   My one and only new year's resolution is to stop wasting my breath on people that just don't get it.  I am sure that will be easier said than done, but I am so sick of people who want the system to be everything to everybody but they think some one else will pay for it. 


schmaltztwics
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Posted On Dec 29, 2007

The US is being actively dismantled by the same elements that created it.

Notice how the world's 10 DVD zones comply with Agenda 21.

Where is this headed? Amalgamation into three major trading zones (announced in banker-sponsored "The Communist Manifesto" in the 1840's and described in "1984").
http://www.podcastalley.com/podcast_details.php?pod_id=22291&allEpisode


Suppressed info on TV FAKERY :

http://www.iraq-war.ru/article/118149



Sheila C
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Posted On Dec 30, 2007
Hi Mika, this past year the farmers around Rimbey, Alberta rallied to stop those huge power lines from going across their property.  The more they looked into it, the more information they found regarding the detrimental effects of the power lines to both themselves and their livestock.  The EUB (energy and utilities board) had hired private investigators to pose as landowners to listen in on what the farmers were saying.  The EUB got caught, heads rolled, and two big wigs retired early.  Is that western justice or what?


schmaltztwics
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Posted On Jan 01, 2008
For serious contemplation:

Fritz Springmeier: World System and The Illuminati

(Skip the first 35 minutes of this 4-hour video if you are not interested in Springmeier's personal contribution to biblical studies.)

http://www.freewebs.com/truestoriesvideoblog/0004.htm




chucksheen
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Posted On Jan 14, 2008

Great rant and thanks for asking the question because I would love to answer it, fully and accurately.  Since a picture is worth a thousand words and a motion picture is worth a thousand pictures, I present:

Ron Paul: A Republic If We Can Keep It

(please watch for your answer to why we stay in USA and fight)

digg.com/.../Ron_Paul_A_Republic_If_We_Can_Keep_It

Live free or die.  Liberty or death, please, thank you.



Mrs Yoder
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Posted On Jan 15, 2008

New to Natural, my husband and I are moving to Kentucky in a couple of months from Florida. (We really, really hate it here by the way, so we don't suggest moving here) My family has been in Florida for almost 200 years, and in America since the late 1500's. We are America. My husband and I are going to buy one of the old Amish farms out in the country up in KY and start growing our own within the next year or two (hopefully in time for Codex) and we're starting a type of small community with my sister and her daughter and some of her friends. We're pooling our resources and getting about 10-15 acres. I say to you go and do it! If you want to be part of a small, rural 'commune' then start one! We are and we're only poor, working-class 20-somethings with a couple of children. Dreaming isn't just for the young, though. Anyone can dream and if you want a new Amish community, then you just have to make one. We ALL have to make one.



ksamiams
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Posted On Jan 15, 2008

The door to this country swings both ways....don't let the door hit you in the Ass on the way out!



keepingfit
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Posted On Jan 15, 2008

If you would look at the big picture, you will understand what is happening world-wide. The 'Elite' group called the 'Bilderberg group' are running the show. They are not doing it in a way that would be obvious, they have been working behind the scenes for decades to establish a one-world government.

Go to www.freedomforceinternational.org  and find out how people like us who want to change things, not in a hostile way, but the same way the Bilderbergs have been doing it, can be pro-active rather than just complainers.



ozseppo
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Posted On Jan 15, 2008

A Green Party Australia honcho told me over a few beers a few years ago, about how the euro was going to become the new standard.  He was spot on.

Hey Energy, you ought to try Australia without the guns! I can walk the streets any time, day or night, and I'm safe!  I've lived half my life in Melbourne, and half in San Diego, and let me tell you, I'd rather walk thru Broadmeadows than Nestor!  Wyatt Earp's dead, mate.  We gave up racism in the early 70's, you ought to grow up and ditch the guns!

As for Ayn Rand, beware absolutes.  She was a very special hypocrite!  Did she REALLY believe in freedom?  Find out how pissed she got whenever a Commie was shown smiling!  She wanted that edited out!  

Byrnesy, guarantee your daughter will rebel against you with your authoritarian ideals!

But hey, we're all Americans, and I love your point of view. Smack heads with the extremists, and we'll chill in the compromised compassionate center/centre.



MUNI_203
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Posted On Feb 06, 2008

No places in the world for americans. Nobody like us any more.



elaine_benis
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Posted On Apr 06, 2008

Hi,just to let you know, you are not alone in your thinking.  I am in Canada and say the same things to people, and they just think I'm crazy.  So I've stopped talking.  It's nice to know other I'm not alone in my thinking.



innovatewell
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Posted On Oct 02, 2008

you americans have got your heads well and truly where the sun doesn't shine. To the guy who said that in Australia we are not free because of our strict gun laws. You gotta be kidding. In this country (yes Australia where me and my US citizen family live) you can go out and not have the remotest thought that some right wing Baptist gun slinger will kill you and your family. I wonder if you Americans really know what a global laughing stock you have become. Get real mate and the rest of you.



Amicus Curiae1
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Posted On Dec 30, 2008

Jeff, our resources are finite, soils are fragile and already suffering, our water situation is in the red zone in most cities! we have some gas and oil but we could supply about 50%(of our own needs) at best..however we export, then rebuy at singapore prices!! der! we have coal, mainly crappy brown, china was buying that and our steel, however that stopped lately too. and our govvy at least did control our banks a bit more than you guys did, but your dudes conned quite enough of ours to run our banks into "issues" and wipe out peoples retirement plans, and self funded retirees are looking to have to go back to work..so don't think that coming here would be a doddle, apart from the fact, unless you are very highly skilled able to bring a swag of cash etc oh, and under 40, immigration doesn't wanna know you.

we do pay better wages:-) and we do have decent health care. no aussie would accept the average wage you do. but. avg rent is round 300+ bread is 3 to 4$ a loaf, eggs are 4$ a dozen, apples up to $6 a kg(2lb) water is rationed in most major cities , our river murray and coorong are drying up fast, as that goes, we have lost wildlife, soil, and many fruit and dairies and cereal crops.

if we could get bloody monsanto and the chem fertilizer and gmo proponents outta here our country rural may stand a chance to survive later on, with them, we will become polluted and toxic as you are.

i know it sounds nasty, but the faster the big *** companies go broke, the better the world will be, and most of em are based in usa. smaller companies support more people and can do less damage and be accountable. the monopolies take and take and then go to a new victim country. if you like 40C summers no water, dry lakes, and hard work, feel free to consider us:-)


 
 
 
Posted On Jan 15, 2008

Dr, Mercola may not be an economics expert, but he obviously promotes healthy independent thinking.   I think most of us interested in taking charge of our health are open minded and seeking truth.  True, economics is a world in inself, but if we don't start realizing the state our country is in, economically and otherwise, our health issues as a country and individually will worsen quickly.

Did you know that Ron Paul is the only presidential candidate who wants the government out of your health options?  As a strict constitutionalist, he has fought for our rights in health and every other area. Throughout 10 terms as Congressman, "Dr. No" (named by his colleagues because he won't vote for anything unconstitutional) he has never been swayed by corporate interests, which is unheard of in politics.  We have never had anyone of this integrity run for president before.  

I appreciate Dr. Mercola sharing the alarming truth about our economy, going downhill for many years and about to go bankrupt.  As free thinkers, we should question the myths fed to us by mainstream media.  And I know I'm way off subject here, but the subject of the day is...

If we don't wake up, and go vote for Ron Paul in our state primary, our country does not have a chance.  Even if he doesn't win (yes, I think he can), we have to share his message of how our civil liberties are being shredded.  Our forefathers warned us of exactly what is now going on.  If you dont know what I'm talking about, please take a few minutes to do a little research, google, etc.

Sorry to be off topic, but there is nothing more important right now than waking up to what is going on in America.  Our health and our future is very important to us, that's why we're on this site.  Please take this election seriously.  Your future depends on it.

www.youtube.com/watch  (what it's really like in Iraq)

Thanks for your time.   www.ronpaulforpresident2008.com


 
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Posted On Jan 16, 2008

I have been watching the US election coverage here in the UK.  I have been waiting for Ron Paul to 'explode' on to the screen (going by all the discussions on this site)- but he is no where to be seen.

Two thoughts, then:-

1. The US people aren't interested in what he has to say

2. The US media are suppressing his message.

Either way, if he is not on the radar - how can he expect to win at this late stage?

Any thoughts, anyone?


 
 
 
Posted On Dec 28, 2007
Ron Paul introduced this bill -

H.R. 2755: Federal Reserve Board Abolition Act

To abolish the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal reserve banks, to repeal the Federal Reserve Act, and for other purposes.

http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h110-2755

 
limelemon
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Posted On Dec 29, 2007
I've been traveling overseas often in the past year for work.  It feels glaringly obvious to me that the US is no longer a 1st world country.  Good question in the video: "When did Rome realize that it was over?"  How much longer can the propaganda machine convince us to just keep shopping?  

I'm not sure what to do.  It would be quite difficult to leave the country.  Until I find a supportive situation in doing so, I'll try to set up barter systems where I live.  Hopefully the less reliant I am on currency, the more stable I will be???  I hope?  Yikes.

 
EQ
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Russ Bianchi
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Posted On Dec 29, 2007
Rome must have realized it was "over" when successive waves of invasions started occurring, post Constantine, and the split of the empire...

I can't actually remember whether it was the Gauls, Goths, Visigoths, or Huns; but Rome really became 'DOA' when the Achilles Heel of the City was exploited, and the water was literally shut off, by damming, or breaking, the huge and elaborate cistern and aqueduct systems, to the place....ergo, no water, no life. 

This was in the early 400's AD...

Remember, Rome, as a city, let alone 'empire', was still mostly highwaymen, prostitutes, goat herders, or shepherds, and roaming bands of thugs (no more than 20,000 in totoal population), up to, and including, successive bubonic plagues in the1420's...

Minus the 'plaques', several quarters of Rome (Parliment is but one example, despite being founded in the 1860's, & I can say this, being of some Roman ancestry) intellectually have not advanced very much since the 1420's...

The Church, as another example, was still burning scientists at the stake in the 1680's (Giordano Bruno)...they got around to apologizing for jailing and persecuting Da Vinci in the 1970's, and admitting Conpernicus (one of their own monks) was correct that the SUN was the center of out Solar System in the 1980's...

When in Rome, do not necessarily do as the Romans do...

;-)

Zio Russello


EQ
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Posted On Dec 30, 2007
Interesting, Russ.

If we think about the idea of invasion, then the US has already been invaded by China, Japan, Saudi.  These, and others, are countries we are in debt to.  They own us.  This current invasion is economic, and our current government is implicit.  Perhaps this makes it more difficult for most people to see.  They haven't cut off the water supply yet, but they own it.

The currency has been invaded thanks to the private federal reserve and loss of the gold standard.


xyzsch
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Posted On Jan 19, 2008

If foreigners are buying our assets (lending to us), they must think that we're a good investment. That is, American industry is healthy. I would be much more fearful if foreigners did not not want to buy our assets. But perhaps the dollar just needs to drop some more to bring things into balance, i.e. a reduced trade deficit and a smaller surplus on the capital account. Then we would not be adding to our foreign debt. This is at least the view of Martin Feldstein, former chair of council of economic advisors. I guess the biggest downside is that we pay more for foreign goods, if the dollar falls some more, but our goods are more competitive in the world market (allaying the fears of our jobs going overseas). The point is that a falling dollar has plusses and minuses for the U.S. It is certainly not reasonable to assume that the economy is going down the tubes because the dollar is falling, as some have suggested.

I am not sure what the qualifications of the speaker is here, but I have a PhD in economics, and have ben teacjhing the subject for twenty years. So maybe I have some insights into this problem.


 
 
 
Posted On Jan 15, 2008

The reason you keep hearing Ron Paul's name on this site is because Dr. Mercola's site is about freedom to think and act for yourself, which is a consitutional right and precisely the base of all Dr. Ron Paul believes.

Whether or not you support him, he supports you!  and your freedom to live as you please within the law.


 
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