“I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies…The issuing power (of money) should be taken away from the banks and restored to the people to whom it properly belongs.”
— Thomas Jefferson
— Thomas Jefferson
As a product of an impoverished and developing country, I have witnessed the rise in disparity between the decadently rich and the disturbingly poor in society. This inequality has always concerned me and prompted me to raise questions regarding the fundamental nature of the current system of our world economy.
Today, wealth inequality in the United States, which has the most sophisticated economy in the world, is more severe than nearly all of Europe, Asia and most of Africa. In fact, we’re on par with some of the most troubled nations in the world! The root cause of this can be traced back to our central bank, the Federal Reserve.
Since the inception of the Federal Reserve in 1913, the printing and supply of currency has been under the control of a private banking cartel, as opposed to the Government — the very thing our founding fathers repeatedly warned us against. But why were they so weary of a private central bank?
Like most private corporations, the interest of the public, surprisingly by law, is secondary to the interest of a small group of shareholders. These small and already wealthy investors continue to exert more power over the nation’s economy and subsequently its politics, with a singular focus on accumulating more wealth by advancing their own business interests, over that of the larger population.
Our current financial system, taken for granted virtually by all, is the cause of today’s wealth disparity, has led to a 96% devaluation of the dollar, concentrated money in the hands of a few and has been levying hidden taxes on the American people who unwittingly contribute to their own financial hardships and a lifetime of debt. The impact is particularly pronounced for Generation Y, who has ended up bearing the brunt of the debt burden.
After copious amounts of research, I have illustrated the layers of our current financial system, shedding light on its functionality, contribution to our wealth gap and how it is risking destabilizing the entire global economy. My goal is to help educate and motivate the public to stand up for their financial security, and that of the country.
Join me for a visual treat, and leave #Debtermined for a change!
