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Income Tax Has Been Highly Destructive to Society

April 18, 2015

QUESTION: Mr. Armstrong; I understand the income tax was introduced in 1913 with the creation of the Federal Reserve. Is it possible for a nation to survive...

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San Francisco Earthquake of 1906 & Regional Capital Flows

April 18, 2015

COMMENT: Hi Marty, I quite enjoy your writing. My understanding regarding the panic of ’07 is that it was at least partly the result of earthquake and San...

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The Federal Reserve: Part II

April 17, 2015

The amount of propaganda against the Federal Reserve is incredible. What we must keep in mind is that its original design, which lasted for about one year,...

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The Federal Reserve: Part I “The Creature from Jekyll Island”

April 16, 2015

QUESTION: Hello Martin- Great work and I wish you the best. One question regarding your recent email alerts from your blog in regards to the “money out of thin...

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Reality of Hyperinflation – The External Alternative

April 15, 2015

QUESTION: Mr. Armstrong; What did people really do during the German hyperinflation? It seems that all you hear about has been people running around with...

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End of Bonds Rise in Rates – A New Type of Inflation

April 14, 2015

QUESTION: Dear Martin, First I would like to congratulate you on your excellent analysis and market views. I am a bond portfolio manager for 25 years and I can only...

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