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Notes from the UNDERGROUND: FREEDOM begins with BREAKING the MENTAL CHAINS!
http://daviddegraw.org/notes-from-the-underground/

At this point, if you spend much time researching power politics or the distribution of wealth, resources and basic necessities, it seems evident and undeniable, dare I say, “common sense,” that we, in fact, live in a neo-feudal society built on debt and mental slavery.

That may sound like over-the-top rhetoric, and it obviously sounds extreme to propagandized and conditioned minds, and yes, it is extreme. However, it is the unfortunate reality of the present situation. The facts are there for the rational and unbiased mind to absorb and comprehend.

If you take a few minutes of your time and read this through, it will easily be proven. We will look at how the system works, and then, hopefully, we will begin the process of evolving society together, as grandiose as that may sound.

Let’s start by giving some context and perspective on present circumstances by breaking down some economic data. As Thomas Jefferson once said, “Enlighten the people generally, and tyranny and oppressions of body and mind will vanish like evil spirits at the dawn of day.”
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Hi Jeff.

 

I like your post, and felt exactly like you do. But in my opinion the author's point is not that of wealth redistribution for the sake of just being equitable. He is talking about the the way the monetary system is manipulated for the benefit of the very few that know how USURY works.

 

His main insight in my opinion is how the media is the main tool that keeps people within their mental prisons, I really like his article because it resonates with much of what I have found out for myself.

 

I know there will always be poor people, but by my own experience in business, the usurers always seemed to me to have a much bigger piece of my efforts than I did for me. His article has answered many question that I suspected were true from my perspective.

 

-Harry

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Jeff,

 

That's exactly it, the topic of what is money. You tell me that it takes money to make money, but I bet you if you really think about it, you will have a hell of a hard time describing what is money. Which by the way, in our present system, money is an agreement.

 

You talk about the markets and the banking system, but you are describing the system from an inside perspective, that is to say from a player and not a game maker perspective.

 

I tell you, it is truly terrifying once you begin to grasp what the USURERS have done to humanity. I don't fault you if you do not want to look deep into the system. I only did it out of desperation for the welfare of my children and future grandchildren.

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Jeff, we are on the same page. Except that I do have my qualms with those that built the ladder.

 

I agree with you as to how you define money, but if you analyse it further, you will see that the promissory note is nothing more than the representation of the agreement.

 

Now, I ask you, what right have those that built the ladder to enjoy the interest from the "issuance of money"?

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