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Speaker: The thing that makes the current system what they would call slavery is debt-based and secrecy. And the failure of their elected representatives to require, you know, to get obey the law. So you have lawlessness, you have debt-based, and you have secrecy. The problem is not that the currency is fiat. Because if you go back through history, if you read Alexander Del Mar, the most effective currencies in the world are fiat currencies that are well governed. We have a debt-based fiat currency that is not well governed in my opinion, but it could be. Now remember, there has been almost no support in the general population for managing it responsibly. Everybody was like, no. Don’t manage it responsibly. Get me my check. And if that means you’re irresponsible, that’s okay. I want my check. But you are not gonna fix this situation by going to gold and silver. You’re gonna make it much worse. Because while we’ve done this sort of hear no evil, see no evil, you know, speak no evil for thirty years, the central bankers have accumulated all the gold. So now that they have all the gold, you’re gonna tell me we’re gonna go to a gold system? Are you out of your mind? Because now they’ve got the gold. And if you start a gold transaction system, now you need gold from them, and they’ve got you over a barrel. Right? And what are you gonna do to get gold? You’re gonna have to sell your land. You’re gonna have to sell your kids. You’re gonna have to sell real assets to get their gold. Right? Why would you do that? Why would you create, you know, you’re dependent on your enemy now. You’re gonna increase your dependency on your enemy now? You’re out of your mind. Okay. That’s not a sound money system, especially because they wanna make it digital. And so they’re gonna have fiat gold, which is even— I mean, if you think fiat is bad, where do you see fiat gold when they own all the gold? So, what we want is we want a fiat system, and we want it with, you know, lawful and no secrecy or minimal secrecy. You’re gonna have to have some secrecy and a good governance system. Can we get there? Of course, we can get there. But we can’t get there if you have an entire population that is absolutely committed to corrupt short-term behavior.

The video discusses the flaws in the current financial system and the potential consequences of these flaws. It highlights the manipulation of gold and silver prices by central banks to maintain the value of fiat currencies. The video suggests that a return to a gold-backed economy would be a logical solution, but governments and financial institutions are resistant to this idea. The lack of accountability in gold sales by central banks is also mentioned, which could lead to a major scandal if buyers demand physical delivery of gold. The video concludes by emphasizing the importance of individuals taking responsibility for their financial education and considering gold as a form of financial insurance.

Speaker 0 argues that it's the beginning of the end of the monetary system as we know it. It's not just the US dollar; it's fiat monetary currencies in general. They note that the UK, the euro, Japan, and China have similar debt problems and share interrelationships, which is the reason central banks are choosing gold. The implication is that these dynamics are driving a shift toward gold as a preferred reserve asset. Speaker 0 emphasizes that gold has always been the main currency and identifies it as the only non-fiat currency—meaning it is not the currency that can be printed. This point is presented as foundational to the argument about why gold is being selected in the current environment by major financial actors. Building on that assertion, Speaker 0 asserts that central banks are moving toward gold, and sovereign wealth funds are likewise moving toward gold. This movement is described as the nature of the shift occurring within the monetary system. In other words, the combination of widespread fiat debt concerns among major economies and the longstanding status of gold as a non-fiat currency is depicted as driving a broad realignment in reserve preferences and asset holdings. The overall claim is that the monetary system is undergoing a transformative change driven by debt-related pressures across major economies and the comparative stability or non-fiat status of gold. The speaker links the observed behavior—central banks and sovereign wealth funds increasing gold allocations—to this larger shift, framing it as part of a systemic evolution rather than as isolated actions. In summary, Speaker 0 contends that the current moment marks a fundamental transition away from fiat currencies toward gold, driven by debt problems across major economies and the historical role of gold as the main and non-fiat currency, with central banks and sovereign wealth funds moving to gold as part of this shift.

Speaker 0 raises the question of remonetizing gold, asking if the administration could do it through a gold-backed treasury instrument as Judy Shelton suggests, or by marking gold to market at 2,900 an ounce on the balance sheet. Speaker 1 says gold should be returned to the people. He recalls asking Bernanke in committee, “Is gold money? Do you think gold is money?” Bernanke replied, “No. It’s not money. It’s an asset.” He notes that central banks hold gold as a form of reserves, not because it is money, and compares it to diamonds or a tradition that some still regard as money. He asks why the central bank owns it and why they are buying it if it’s not money. He adds that the founders understood this, and mentions problems with the continental dollar and runaway inflation. The evidence, he says, is strong, yet it serves special interests rather than the common person, middle class, or the poor, who are affected when money is printed. He reflects on the 1960s warnings from economists about Bretton Woods and the inability to sustain it as printing continued. The day that hit him most was August 15, 1971, when they decided the United States was broke, that money was no longer honored, and that foreigners holding dollars would not be reimbursed with gold. This marked a big issue and ushered in a new age of monetary policy. He explains that there are no restraints on spending and deficits, that both parties are involved and given license to wars and runaway welfare, and that corruption could grow in the justice department, harming the people. He notes that gold reaching $3,000 would still be shocking, and while he might have expected higher since 1971, it remains surprising. He believes the current system is over and something has to happen. He warns that the question of timing is uncertain; any time could be the moment, though it may not be tomorrow. He anticipates continued price inflation and more trouble within the country because a system that distorts wealth distributes it unfairly—wealthy people become richer, the poor poorer, and the middle class wiped out. He observes the middle class has been conditioned by the economic and educational system, with average people saying they need money and asking for checks, noting that money created “out of thin air” is the real problem, leading to distortion and a political tragedy where the rich get richer and the people get angrier.

"the dollars, days as the reserve currency are numbered." "we shortened that number ourselves with a self inflicted wound when Biden announced those crippling sanctions or hope they were intended to be crippling against, Russia." This sent "a strong message to the world that you don't want to hold dollars, that you don't wanna have the US dollar and US treasuries as your reserves because, you know, you run the risk of being punished by the US government." "And so we told the world, get rid of dollars and buy gold, and that's exactly what they've been doing." "That's why the of gold is at an all time record high, you know, despite the fact that retail investors have been selling gold all year." "Gold keeps going up, setting one record after another." "Gold is on pace for its best year since 1979." "That is not a coincidence."

It's interesting how countries are still investing in gold despite the rise of technology and crypto. Gold has been a reliable store of value for 6,000 years because of its high stock-to-flow ratio, making it the most money-like commodity. Central banks have been buying gold since 2014, while not increasing their holdings of treasury bonds. Gold's privacy is another appealing element of the currency. Official data on global gold flows is not transparent, which leads to speculation on movements between countries. China is buying gold to internationalize the renminbi and challenge the dominance of the dollar and euro. The US doesn't want gold in the system because they are managing currency systems.

First speaker outlines that 1914, the year the Federal Reserve was created, coincides with the institution of the income tax, and argues these two developments are parts of the same tool. Since 1971, he says, every ill in society has expanded, and now the fruits of that system have come home to roost. He asserts the money system enables certain forces to enact their will without accountability, describing fiat money as giving those forces carte blanche to decide what money is and how much there is. He contends money is at the heart of many problems, alongside the spiritual realm, and emphasizes a strong connection between money and moral/spiritual forces, calling it a dangerous master. Second speaker asks what the US government prices its own gold at, noting that the US is the biggest gold holder. First speaker answers: $42.22 per ounce, which is far below market price (around $3,000). Second speaker asks how that discrepancy is possible. First speaker explains the Fed can choose how to value its assets, either marking to market or to cost, highlighting the Fed’s power to revalue assets on its books. He notes reports that the Fed’s balance sheet has been underwater on paper at times, and that gold on the Fed’s balance sheet can serve as an ace to revalue the balance sheet if needed. He describes it as “magic.” They discuss whether one could buy gold from the US government at $42, and acknowledge people watch the Fed’s balance sheet and market-to-market data. First speaker references James Rickards and his book The Death of Money, noting that the Fed could mark assets to market but not necessarily revalue gold, which could be used to rebalance the balance sheet. They contemplate what would happen to gold prices if the US held enough gold to back a new standard; under a 40% reserve ratio, gold price might range widely to restore a 1:1 parity with the Chinese yuan, possibly between $20,040 and $40,000 per ounce, depending on the balance sheet and reserves. Luke Groman is cited as saying achieving 1:1 parity with the yuan would require about $22,000 per ounce of gold, assuming the claimed gold stock is accurate. First speaker explains that achieving a gold-backed standard could force a reality-based discipline: a revaluation could alter international currency dynamics, reduce the ability to wage wars funded by fiat money, and end hollowing out of the industrial base and unchecked globalism. He argues that a return to an honest money standard would impose norms and transparency, forcing currency and national commitments to be truthful. Second speaker adds that lying is evil, and a society lacking truth is deeply problematic. He closes by expressing gratitude for the discussion and hope that their efforts chip away at the issue.

The speaker argues that "the dollars, days as the reserve currency are numbered" and claims this was worsened by "a self inflicted wound when Biden announced those crippling sanctions or hope they were intended to be crippling against, Russia." This, they say, sent a strong message that "you don't want to hold dollars, that you don't wanna have the US dollar and US treasuries as your reserves because, you know, you run the risk of being punished by the US government." "If you do something that the US government doesn't approve of, you could be sanctioned, and you may lose, those reserves at a time when you really need them." Consequently, "And so we told the world, get rid of dollars and buy gold, and that's exactly what they've been doing." They note "that's why the of gold is at an all time record high, you know, despite the fact that retail investors have been selling gold all year." "Gold keeps going up, setting one record after another." "Gold is on pace for its best year since 1979." "That is not a coincidence."

Larry Johnson and Glenn discuss the shifting dynamics of the US dollar, the international financial system, and the rise of competing powers. - Johnson recalls the 1965 term exorbitant privilege describing the US dollar’s reserve-currency advantages. In 1971, the US closed the gold window, ending fixed gold value for the dollar; the dollar later became backed by “our promise,” enabling the petrodollar system as oil purchases were conducted in dollars. The dollar’s dominance rested on predictability, a stable legal system, and non-abusive use of the dollar as an economic tool rather than a political weapon. - Trump-era sanctions expanded broadly, impacting friends and adversaries alike, and BRICS nations began moving away from the dollar. Russia’s disconnection from SWIFT after its 2022 actions is noted as a turning point that encouraged the BRICS’ development of alternative financial infrastructure, including China’s cross-border interbank payment system (CIPS). This shift accelerates the decline of the dollar’s dominance. - Nations like Russia and China (and India, Brazil) are unloading US Treasuries and increasing gold and silver holdings. This is tied to concerns about the dollar’s reliability and the reduced faith in paper promises. The BRICS countries reportedly plan a currency tied to gold, with components of their reserves backing individual BRICS currencies, signaling a structural move away from the dollar. - The paper-gold issue is central: for every ounce of real gold, there is a range of 20-to-1 to 100-to-1 in paper gold. This disparity can undermine trust in the paper promise and create a run on physical gold. The price gap between New York (lower) and Shanghai (higher) for gold demonstrates a market dislocation and growing demand for physical metal. - Glenn emphasizes that a unipolar dollar system allows the US to run large deficits via inflation, which acts as a hidden tax on global dollar holders. Weaponizing the dollar through sanctions challenges trust and accelerates decoupling, prompting other nations to seek alternatives to reduce exposure. - Johnson argues that the US is confronting a historic realignment: the Bretton Woods order is dissolving, the dollar’s international dominance is waning, and sanctions and coercive policies are provoking pushback. He highlights Japan as a major remaining dollar treasuries holder that is now offloading, further increasing dollar supply and depressing its value. - The geopolitical implications are significant. Johnson warns that potential US actions against Iran—given their strategic position and the Gulf oil supply—could trigger a severe global disruption, including a price surge in oil. He notes that such actions would complicate global stability and magnify inflationary pressures. - The discussion also covers NATO’s cohesion, Western attempts to shape global alignments, and how rapidly shifting leverage could undermine existing alliances. Johnson suggests that Russia’s strategic gains in the war in Ukraine, combined with Western missteps, may prompt a rapid reevaluation of settlements and borders, while also noting that Russia’s position has hardened. - On Venezuela, Johnson argues that the stated pretexts (drug trafficking, oil control) were questionable and points to economic motives, including revenue opportunities for political allies like Paul Singer, and to Greenland’s strategic interests as possible motivators for US actions. - Looking ahead, Johnson predicts hyperinflation for the United States as the dollar loses value globally, while gold and silver retain value. He asserts that the ruble and yuan may hold value better, and that a mass shift toward de-dollarization is likely to continue, potentially culminating in a new multipolar financial order. - Both speakers agree that trust and predictability are crucial; the current trajectory—threats, sanctions, and unilateral actions—undermines trust and accelerates the move toward alternative currencies and stronger physical-commodity holdings. The overall tone is that a pivotal, watershed moment is unfolding in the global monetary system.

Speaker 0 argues that we are witnessing the end of the fiat dollar-based currency system. He states that unless someone steps in to recognize this, the purchasing power of the dollar is going to zero, and on recent indications this will happen more quickly than originally thought. Regarding investments, he says that if you’re looking at buying gold or silver, it’s not that they are going up so much; rather, the issue is the dollar’s decline, with volatility noted and silver recovering quickly, as is copper. On the topic of hoarding or taking a position, he says you have to ask yourself not the question “is gold going down?” but “will the currency stop going down?” He notes that nothing happens in a straight smooth line, but the loss of purchasing power of the dollar measured by gold—described as real legal money despite what the treasury has claimed for fifty-five years—is accelerating. He concludes that the decline in the dollar is accelerating and is quite alarming when measured in real legal money.

Thank you for joining the Liberty Report. Despite recent news, uncertainty remains in the economy, influenced by the Federal Reserve's decisions. This week, Fed Chair Powell appeared flustered during an interview, reflecting the tension surrounding monetary policy. The ongoing debt and spending issues raise concerns about the economy's stability. We emphasize the importance of considering alternatives like gold investments through Birch Gold, especially as inflation and government spending continue to rise. Powell's comments on potential changes under a new administration highlight the Fed's complex role, but ultimately, the existence of the Federal Reserve undermines true economic freedom. Education on sound money and the flaws of the Fed is crucial for future change. The founders understood that wealth comes from productivity, not money creation. Thank you for tuning in, and we hope to see you again soon.

The speaker reflects on a recent conversation with Tucker and says there were things left unsaid that they would have liked to address more directly. They wish they had been more critical of current fiscal and monetary policy and had warned about a coming crisis more clearly. They feel the discussion didn’t go deep enough in this area, perhaps due to the direction of the conversation. They note that the interview spent a lot of time on gold, but not enough on why they believe gold will rise significantly in the future. There was also discussion of Bitcoin, but not as much focus as they would have preferred. The speaker spent a lot of time talking about the banking system and wanted to get out there the story of the bank, and to highlight corruption in the US government. However, they believe what is most relevant to the public is the corruption that will destroy their standard of living and the lies being told daily by the media, the government, the Trump administration, and the Federal Reserve. The speaker points to Donald Trump’s approval ratings on the economy as a notable indicator, describing them as at a record low. They argue this is significant because, despite the economy being touted as a strength, the public perceives otherwise. The speaker asserts that people know the economy is bad because of their own experiences, regardless of what is said on television. They reference the personal financial pressure that many face: a stack of bills they cannot pay, little to no savings, rising prices, and no relief in sight. In summary, the speaker expresses regret over not conveying a more critical view of economic policy and a stronger warning about an impending crisis, and laments that the conversation did not fully address why assets like gold should rise, or delve into Bitcoin as much as desired. They emphasize that the most consequential issues for the public are the alleged corruption affecting living standards and the harsh economic realities faced by ordinary people, which they believe contrast with the political and media narratives being presented. The overall message highlights a disconnect between what is publicly claimed about the economy and what people experience in their daily finances.

Speaker 0 presents what he calls an explosive piece of tape: a man buys a registration form for an absentee ballot from a voter, pocketing $200 and expecting to collect the ballot when the voter receives it. Speaker 1 reacts, noting the illegality of the act and questioning why it isn’t illegal to do certain things, followed by a line that “We don’t get illegal” and a claim about lions, then attributes responsibility to someone who “came up with all this.” Speaker 0 continues, stating that she started the whole “pay to vote” scheme. He alleges that “the people that work for Ilhan” are actually counting the ballots, counting the vote. Speaker 1 adds that they “become a manager in the prison too,” claiming that those people “walk with you to the booth, and then they vote, oh, vote this guy. Vote this guy. Vote even if you speak English.” Speaker 0 introduces James O’Keefe, identifying himself as a truth exposer who holds the corrupt elite accountable, and pivots to messaging about protecting readers’ freedom and finances. The segment shifts to a financial pitch. O’Keefe warns of one of the biggest financial shifts of their lifetime, describing de-dollarization with nations like China, Russia, and Saudi Arabia moving away from US dollars. He claims this threatens savings and retirement security and cites Ray Dalio’s warning about skyrocketing debt, relentless money printing, and a weakening dollar as part of a dangerous cycle that could impact Americans. He asserts that more Americans are turning to real assets like physical gold and silver, noting that gold “surged past $3,700 per ounce,” and that momentum is building. He says he has partnered with veteran-owned American Independence Gold to help viewers take action, offering to open a qualifying account with up to $10,000 in bonus gold and a free gold protection guide. He adds that a portion of every sale supports Tunnel to Towers and wounded warriors, and closes with the line, “Freedom isn’t given, it’s secured,” followed by the disclaimer, “This is James O’Keefe. As always, this is not financial advice. Always check with your licensed financial advisor before you invest.”