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February 18, 2010

It was only a matter of time....

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Calling it "basically no more than five rectangular strips of paper," Fed chairman Ben Bernanke illustrates how much "$200" is actually worth.


U.S. Economy Grinds To Halt As Nation Realizes Money Just A Symbolic, Mutually Shared Illusion

WASHINGTON—The U.S. economy ceased to function this week after unexpected existential remarks by Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke shocked Americans into realizing that money is, in fact, just a meaningless and intangible social construct.

Posted by Vanderleun at February 18, 2010 11:37 AM. This is an entry on the sideblog of American Digest: Check it out.

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Do an internet search for dutch tulip craze.

Invest in tangibles: ammo, canned goods, & toilet paper.

Posted by: butch at February 19, 2010 11:04 PM

Five 20s equals 200 dollars?

The more I learn the more I say, let's privatize education.

Posted by: Alan at February 20, 2010 1:52 AM

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