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June 2002
(first published 1994)
by Amer Media
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Paperback, 608 pages
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0912986395
(isbn13: 9780912986395)
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Where does money come from? Where does it go? Who makes it? The money magicians' secrets are unveiled. We get a close look at their mirrors and smoke ...more
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Read in July, 2003
recommends it for:
anyone seeking the truth
This is one of the most important books of the 21st century...I say 21st because it is very "now" in it's significance and will predict the downfall of our current economic system...both here at home and worldwide...
If you have ever wondered what the Fed actually is or why these guys have the power to manipulate rates to maintain "stability" in our modern economic arena, you need to read this. The most eye opening, fact-driven read I have encountered in a long ti...more
If you have ever wondered what the Fed actually is or why these guys have the power to manipulate rates to maintain "stability" in our modern economic arena, you need to read this. The most eye opening, fact-driven read I have encountered in a long ti...more
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This book is amazing I bought it about 2 years ago before the finacial meltdown, I have never been comfortable with the way our finacial institution is ran. I believe a lot of the individuals that are making the laws are more corrupted than those on the streets. Anyhow this book really goes into the history of the United States finacial institution it goes step by step of what really goes on in Wall Street, it goes into the banking families,which to this day are still getting bailouts, while t...more
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Read in December, 2008
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Donna Thomasrecommends it for: Dan Mortensen, Patty Adams
This book was given to me by a respected friend who read it several years ago and went out of her way to find me a copy because of its relevance to what is happening in the financial realm now (bailouts, massive debt, etc.). After reading it, I have conflicting opinions. Although I am generally very averse to conspiracy theories on any level, I found the premise and information fascinating. I still have a healthy skepticism because it is all too possible to distort and manipulate facts to fit an...more
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Read in March, 2008
I like the readability of this book, considering it could have been a dreary and dull book. That being said, I did not like the fact that the author portrayed the creation of the Federal Reserve as a conspiracy theory that will one day ruin the world. The author was being a bit intellectually dishonest by adding his sentiments to historical facts--one could argue that this book should not really belong in the history section of a bookstore. Throughout the book the author gave the impression that...more
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Do you ever wonder how the financial system really works? What money is? Where it comes from? You’ll find answers here. Just be careful to distinguish between historical fact and the author’s opinions, the lines between which he intentionally blurs.
I was fascinated enough to trudge through all 608 intense pages and have learned a lot. Griffin is not a great author but he is a good one and certainly capable enough to spice up the relatively dull subjects of wars, economic cycles ...more
I was fascinated enough to trudge through all 608 intense pages and have learned a lot. Griffin is not a great author but he is a good one and certainly capable enough to spice up the relatively dull subjects of wars, economic cycles ...more
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Read in November, 2004
I was working at a sub-prime mortgage company, and received a call one day from an obviously older gentleman who informed me that he needed funding for a perpetual motion engine. He swore a few times after I explained to him that as much as I would like to be his partner, I didn't have much money myself and could only fund home purchases. Then he told me to read this book and get a real education. I googled it, and read a few chapters that completely hooked me.
A few days later, I had ...more
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Read in June, 2009
Every single civilization with a 'fiat' money system has ultimately collapsed, claims Griffin. Well guess what? Every civilization created by people with two arms and two legs has also collapsed - eventually. The author is just too bug-eyed and ranty for my liking. Half way through, I felt like I was trapped in a corner with a Pub Bore. It's thought-provoking, yes. But with regards to the current crisis, issues such as the extreme monetary contraction caused by the Great Panic of 2009, or how an...more
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Read in January, 2002
recommends it for:
All Americans
Please, please, please read this book. It tells you exactly what you need to know about America and how it came to where it is now. It explains it all in great detail and with all kinds of detailed evidence, references, historical facts, and statistics. This is one of two books (the other is totally unrelated) I would force anyone I love to read; so they may know the truth.
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Read in January, 2009
This book was actually recommended to me a few years ago but where I was living overseas you couldn’t get the book in the country without customs taking it. But this book is really good. And truthfully it answers a lot of questions that I have heard raised over the years about our current tax system. A lot of people think that we the citizens of America are suppose to pay federal taxes but really it is only suppose to be the corporations. It proves that only if we will open our eyes and pay a...more
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Read in January, 2006
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Read in May, 2009
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The book is 80% entirely scary and real stuff, with 20% speculation. I could do without that 20% so I gave it four stars.
It reviews the history of banking. It shows how America has never really had an untainted banking system. It shows exactly how the Federal Reserve (Fed) creates money from nothing and makes real money as interest on the stuff made from nothing. It proposes a plan for eliminating the Fed.
I really think it is a brilliant an...more
It reviews the history of banking. It shows how America has never really had an untainted banking system. It shows exactly how the Federal Reserve (Fed) creates money from nothing and makes real money as interest on the stuff made from nothing. It proposes a plan for eliminating the Fed.
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Read in December, 2008
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Walter Thiesse, a writerrecommends it for: anyone interested in banks and money, especially who hate bankers
G Edward Griffin has written the best book I have seen so far (out of 9) on the Federal Reserve. It is devastating. He shows how a company that serves the government exists thereby in a niche that reaps gobs of profits for bankers who already are plenty rich; it does so partly right out of our pockets, but mostly out of the future buying power of our dollars.
He deals fully with questions such as how money is created, why the Fed is a government agency, but also essentially a for priv...more
He deals fully with questions such as how money is created, why the Fed is a government agency, but also essentially a for priv...more
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Read in January, 2009
This is a truly fascinating book, giving out real facts in a curious story. Explaining the inner workings and out-right fraudulent activities of what we call the "Federal Reserve." It explains how it operates in a fractional reserve banking system, pointing out past events to justify the claims, which are all true.
On top of that, it comes out and pins the tail on the donkey in the middle of the book, rather than the end, and supports itself all the way through.
On top of that, it comes out and pins the tail on the donkey in the middle of the book, rather than the end, and supports itself all the way through.
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people that get all their info from TV
The history of the Federal Reserve is a real eye opener. It's one of those books that simply makes you shake your head in disbelief.
If you find that the narration is too detailed, each chapter has a summary that is easier to understand.
Like all civilizations before us, unless something changes drastically, we shall collapse like the others. Those that have the power/money will continue to stomp those that do not down.
If you find that the narration is too detailed, each chapter has a summary that is easier to understand.
Like all civilizations before us, unless something changes drastically, we shall collapse like the others. Those that have the power/money will continue to stomp those that do not down.
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Started rereading the book from the beginning. It can be skimmed successfully by reading the preface and then the summary of each chapter. More interesting chapters can be read in full. Very interesting to learn about how countries can be manipulated by money.
This book is very timely as it explains exactly where we are in a political environment bent on moving us toward socialism. The impact of the environmentalists and the role of big government (looking to get much bigger) is so current ...more
This book is very timely as it explains exactly where we are in a political environment bent on moving us toward socialism. The impact of the environmentalists and the role of big government (looking to get much bigger) is so current ...more
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Read in February, 2004
If you want a clear and complete history of the federal reserve and the inherent dangers of a fiat currency look no further. Impeccable researched and documented, Creature gives a fascinating history of how some very powerful financial interests were finally able to accomplish a goal that bankers had had for generations: control the money supply.
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Read in November, 2008
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Everyone
He spices up the subject matter in an attempt to create easier readability. I am not a big fan of this, but the information and documentation seemed satisfying. At times the author interjects his own frustrations and opinion which disrupt the flow and take away (only slightly) from weight of evidence pieced together to form a powerful indictment of the true Wizard(s) of Oz behind the curtain of our country leading us to an extremely undesirable place. This places includes power of such wizards t...more
Read in March, 2009
A must read about one of the most important topics of our day: Understanding our banking system and the Federal Reserve, and how the Fed became a monster-- A creature created on Jeckyll Island many years ago. 600 pages of jaw dropping, well cited facts. Big Caveat: some conspiracy content readers may find objectionable.
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Read in January, 2008
The book is about how the current money system came into existence, who is behind it , their controlling motives and economic the slavery of everyday people. It is good information for people to get a hold of so that they are aware. It is written, ..."Be in debt to no man." ...
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A fascinating mix of economics, banking, history, philosophy and speculation. Very readable, concise and even exciting. Four stars instead of five because it is extremely opinionated (I happen to agree with most of the opinion) but it may turn some readers off.
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