The "What is Money?" Show Bitcoin vs. The Federal Reserve with Chris Sullivan from Jekyll Island (WiM537)
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Dec 6, 2024 Chris Sullivan, an expert on the Federal Reserve and its historical impact, delves into the origins of the Federal Reserve and its ties to significant events like the sinking of the Titanic and the assassinations of JFK and Lincoln. He critiques the transition to a fiat system and its consequences on wealth distribution, advocating for Bitcoin as a sound money alternative. Sullivan emphasizes the need for public awareness of monetary mechanics, exploring the ethical implications of money printing and the transformative potential of blockchain technology for freedom and communication.
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Secret Meeting
- The Federal Reserve's origin, detailed in "The Creature from Jekyll Island," began with a secret 1910 meeting.
- This meeting, held on Jekyll Island, involved bankers and politicians plotting monetary control.
Founding Fathers' Intent
- The founding fathers intentionally designed the U.S. to avoid central banking, having escaped the British Empire's model.
- The Federal Reserve represents the third attempt to establish such a system in the United States.
Titanic Conspiracy
- The Titanic's sinking, a suspected orchestrated event, eliminated Federal Reserve opponents.
- J.P. Morgan, curiously absent, canceled his trip the day before, fueling the conspiracy theory.
