All categories - 3 December 2007

2007-12-03 15:46:17 · 20 answers · asked by shanti s 1 in Books & Authors

Who made it a universal language?

Should the Universal language should have been French, or German?

2007-12-03 15:46:12 · 8 answers · asked by gilbert 2 in Languages

2007-12-03 15:46:05 · 16 answers · asked by PJ 2 in Elections

The following is a conversation with Mr. Ron Supinski of the Public Information Department of the San Francisco, Federal Reserve Bank. This is an account of that conversation reconstructed to the best of my ability from notes taken during the conversation on October 8, 1992.

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CALLER - Mr. Supinski, does my country own the Federal Reserve System?

MR. SUPINSKI - We are an agency of the government.

CALLER - That's not my question. Is it owned by my country?

MR. SUPINSKI - It is an agency of the government created by congress.

CALLER - Is the Federal Reserve a Corporation?

MR. SUPINSKI - Yes CALLER - Does my government own any of the stock in the Federal Reserve?

MR. SUPINSKI - No, it is owned by the member banks.

CALLER - Are the member banks private corporations?

MR. SUPINSKI - Yes CALLER - Are Federal Reserve Notes backed by anything?

MR. SUPINSKI -Yes, by the assets of the Federal Reserve but, primarily by the power of congress to lay tax on the people.

CALLER - Did you say, by the power to collect taxes is what backs Federal Reserve Notes?

MR. SUPINSKI - Yes CALLER - What are the total assets of the Federal Reserve?

MR. SUPINSKI - The San Francisco Bank has $36 Billion in assets.

CALLER - What are these assets comprised of?

MR. SUPINSKI - Gold, the Federal Reserve Bank itself and government securities.

CALLER - What value does the Federal Reserve Bank carry gold per oz. on their books?

MR. SUPINSKI - I don't have that information but the San Francisco Bank has $1.6 billion in gold.

CALLER - Are you saying the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco has $1.6 billion in gold, the bank itself and the balance of the assets is government securities?

MR. SUPINSKI - Yes.

CALLER - Where does the Federal Reserve get Federal Reserve Notes from?

MR. SUPINSKI - They are authorized by the Treasury.

CALLER - How much does the Federal Reserve pay for a $10 Federal Reserve Note?

MR. SUPINSKI - Fifty to seventy cents.

CALLER - How much do they pay for a $100.00 Federal Reserve Note?

MR. SUPINSKI - The same fifty to seventy cents.

CALLER - To pay only fifty cents for a $100.00 is a tremendous gain, isn't it?

MR. SUPINSKI - Yes

CALLER - According to the U.S. Treasury, the Federal Reserve pays $20.60 per 1,000 denomination or a little over two cents for a $100.00 bill, is that correct?

MR. SUPINSKI - That is probably close.

CALLER - Doesn't the Federal Reserve use the Federal Reserve Notes that cost about two cents each to purchase U.S. Bonds from the government?

MR. SUPINSKI - Yes, but there is more to it than that.

CALLER - Basically, that is what happens?

MR. SUPINSKI - Yes, basically you are correct.

CALLER - How many Federal Reserve Notes are in circulation?

MR. SUPINSKI - $263 billion and we can only account for a small percentage.

CALLER - Where did they go?

MR. SUPINSKI - Peoples mattress, buried in their back yards and illegal drug money.

CALLER - Since the debt is payable in Federal Reserve Notes, how can the $4 trillion national debt be paid-off with the total Federal Reserve Notes in circulation?

MR. SUPINSKI - I don't know.

CALLER - If the Federal Government would collect every Federal Reserve Note in circulation would it be mathematically possible to pay the $4 trillion national debt?

MR. SUPINSKI - No CALLER - Am I correct when I say, $1 deposited in a member bank $8 can be lent out through Fractional Reserve Policy?

MR. SUPINSKI - About $7.

CALLER - Correct me if I am wrong but, $7 of additional Federal Reserve Notes were never put in circulation. But, for lack of better words were "created out of thin air " in the form of credits and the two cents per denomination were not paid either. In other words, the Federal Reserve Notes were not physically printed but, in reality were created by a journal entry and lent at interest. Is that correct?

MR. SUPINSKI - Yes CALLER - Is that the reason there are only $263 billion Federal Reserve Notes in circulation?

MR. SUPINSKI - That is part of the reason.

CALLER - Am I mistaking that when the Federal Reserve Act was passed (on Christmas Eve) in 1913, it transferred the power to coin and issue our nations money and to regulate the value thereof from Congress to a Private corporation. And my country now borrows what should be our own money from the Federal Reserve (a private corporation) plus interest. Is that correct and the debt can never be paid off under the current money system of country?

MR. SUPINSKI - Basically, yes.

CALLER - I smell a rat, do you?

MR. SUPINSKI - I am sorry, I can't answer that, I work here.

CALLER - Has the Federal Reserve ever been independently audited?

MR. SUPINSKI - We are audited.

CALLER - Why is there a current House Resolution 1486 calling for a complete audit of the Federal Reserve by the G.A.O. and why is the Federal Reserve resisting?

MR. SUPINSKI - I don't know.

CALLER - Does the Federal Reserve regulate the value of Federal Reserve Notes and interest rates?

MR. SUPINSKI - Yes

CALLER - Explain how the Federal Reserve System can be Constitutional if, only the Congress of the U.S., which comprises of the Senate and the House of Representatives has the power to coin and issue our money supply and regulate the value thereof? [Article 1 Section 1 and Section 8] Nowhere, in the Constitution does it give Congress the power or authority to transfer any powers granted under the Constitution to a private corporation or, does it?

MR. SUPINSKI - I am not an expert on constitutional law. I can refer you to our legal department.

CALLER - I can tell you I have read the Constitution. It does NOT provide that any power granted can be transferred to a private corporation. Doesn't it specifically state, all other powers not granted are reserved to the States and to the citizens? Does that mean to a private corporation?

MR. SUPINSKI - I don't think so, but we were created by Congress.

CALLER - Would you agree it is our country and it should be our money as provided by our Constitution?

MR. SUPINSKI - I understand what you are saying.

CALLER - Why should we borrow our own money from a private consortium of bankers? Isn't this why we had a revolution, created a separate sovereign nation and a Bill of Rights?

MR. SUPINSKI - (Declined to answer).

CALLER - Has the Federal Reserve ever been declared constitutional by the Supreme Court?

MR. SUPINSKI - I believe there has been court cases on the matter.

CALLER - Have they been Supreme Court Cases?

MR. SUPINSKI - I think so, but I am not sure.

CALLER - Didn't the Supreme Court declare unanimously in A.L.A. Schechter Poultry Corp. vs. U.S. and Carter vs. Carter Coal Co. the corporative-state arrangement an unconstitutional delegation of legislative power? ["The power conferred is the power to regulate. This is legislative delegation in its most obnoxious form; for it is not even delegation to an official or an official body, presumptively disinterested, but to private persons."
Carter vs. Carter Coal Co.]

MR. SUPINSKI - I don't know, I can refer you to our legal department.

CALLER - Isn't the current money system a house of cards that must fall because, the debt can mathematically never be paid-off?

MR. SUPINSKI - It appears that way. I can tell you have been looking into this matter and are very knowledgeable. However, we do have a solution.

CALLER - What is the solution?

MR. SUPINSKI - The Debit Card.

CALLER - Do you mean under the E.F.T. Act (Electronic Funds Transfer)? Isn't that very frightening, when one considers the capabilities of computers? It would provide the government and all it's agencies, including the Federal Reserve such information as: You went to the gas station @ 2:30 and bought $10.00 of unleaded gas @ $1.41 per gallon and then you went to the grocery store @ 2:58 and bought bread, lunch meat and milk for $12.32 and then went to the drug store @ 3:30 and bought cold medicine for $5.62. In other words, they would know where we go, when we went, how much we paid, how much the merchant paid and how much profit he made. Under the E.F.T. they will literally know everything about us. Isn't that kind of scary?

MR. SUPINSKI - Yes, it makes you wonder.

CALLER - I smell a GIANT RAT that has overthrown my constitution. Aren't we paying tribute in the form of income taxes to a consortium of private bankers?

MR. SUPINSKI - I can't call it tribute, it is interest.

CALLER - Haven't all elected officials taken an oath of office to preserve and defend the Constitution from enemies both foreign and domestic? Isn't the Federal Reserve a domestic enemy?

MR. SUPINSKI - I can't say that.

CALLER - Our elected officials and members of the Federal Reserve are guilty of aiding and abetting the overthrowing of my Constitution and that is treason. Isn't the punishment of treason death?

MR. SUPINSKI - I believe so.

CALLER - Thank you for your time and information and if I may say so, I think you should take the necessary steps to protect you and your family and withdraw your money from the banks before the collapse, I am.

MR. SUPINSKI - It doesn't look good.

CALLER - May God have mercy on the souls who are behind this unconstitutional and criminal act called the Federal Reserve. When the ALMIGHTY MASS awakens to this giant hoax, they will not take it with a grain of salt. It has been a pleasure talking to you and I thank you for your time. I hope you will take my advice before it does collapse.

MR. SUPINSKI - Unfortunately, it does not look good.

CALLER - Have a good day and thanks for your time.

MR. SUPINSKI - Thanks for calling.

2007-12-03 15:45:47 · 5 answers · asked by speed__phreak 2 in Law & Ethics

2007-12-03 15:45:38 · 7 answers · asked by . 2 in Words & Wordplay

2007-12-03 15:45:22 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

Like, to spread their beliefs?

2007-12-03 15:45:20 · 6 answers · asked by Lola Bunny 1 in History

i wanna hear sum new music i feel like ive been listenin to the same bands but thats because i have
but yea anyone happen to know of any good thrash, death metal, black metal, hardcore punk, or grindcore bands?

2007-12-03 15:45:18 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Music

are they not good enough to win it on their own???
holding my a$$

2007-12-03 15:45:11 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Football (American)

Can anyone answer any if not all of these questions, thx.

-What political move was the founder famous for by changing the industry?
-What is the name of the type of accounting that brought Enron to bankruptcy?
-How did this type of accounting record profits?
-How did this record keeping lead to the demise of Enron?

2007-12-03 15:45:04 · 2 answers · asked by NotTheStatusQuo 5 in Corporations

What are your thoughts on the world needing a world environmental organization, why or why not?

2007-12-03 15:45:03 · 7 answers · asked by oh_konstantine 2 in International Organizations

what are reasons for the increase in free market economies and the movement away from command economies

2007-12-03 15:45:02 · 1 answers · asked by Kay 3 in Other - Politics & Government

One Bath home. No rent control city in California. No lease. Bathroom will be out of comission for at least 5 days.

2007-12-03 15:44:49 · 9 answers · asked by chase21 1 in Renting & Real Estate

While I don't agree on all of what Ron Paul is saying, compared to other candidates, it seems to me like he would be a far better choice than any of the other candidates running. He has far more integrity and a cleaner track record than most of the others. He doesn't sugar coat the issues that are going on puts out on the table what none of the other candidates want to touch without dancing around it. Yeah, he's not a smooth talker an his fans may seem annoying to many(what other support does he have besides his fan base?), but he seems to actually care about the future of the country more than just trying to win the election. Just because he brings to light what other candidates won't, does that make him radical or crazy?

2007-12-03 15:44:14 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Elections

I have a guy friend that I really like but it seems like the relationship isn't going to happen from my perspective. He tends to flirt with me at times but never hints at wanting more although it does seem like it at times like when he touches my knee and invites me to go places with him and he steals my stuff and jokes around a lot. I really like him but I don't want to ruin the friendship by making things awkward if I confront him about it so I haven't made a move either. On the other hand I have another guy friend that does like me and wants to date me. He seems more like a friend to me though but I've been considering giving it a try with him. But then I think how I can't get the other guy out of my mind and I wonder if it would really work out. I want to give the guy friend that likes me a try but I just don't know if I should because there is always the chance my other guy friend does like me even though I think he doesn't at times. Help!

2007-12-03 15:44:04 · 2 answers · asked by Confused heart 1 in Singles & Dating

I just read an answer to a question about how selfish pagans are and it's not the first time I've heard it.
I know a Heathen who is/was a volunteer fireman near NYC during 911
I know another pagan who is a nurse
Two more who are teachers
I am a stay at home mother.
I donate to St Jude, do clothing drives for abused women's shelters and donate my toys to the childrens advocacy center...
Where in all of that are we selfish?

2007-12-03 15:43:45 · 27 answers · asked by ~Heathen Princess~ 7 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-03 15:43:43 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Rock and Pop

You know, sometimes words just don't say it. {smile} Experience is everything, What's yours?

2007-12-03 15:43:32 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-03 15:43:26 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

I just want to know what you think of Hollywood. Would it be all about entertainment? or about glamour? or do you think that everything in Hollywood is but an illusion?

2007-12-03 15:43:19 · 4 answers · asked by .Haleigha. 2 in Other - Society & Culture

live your life as if there is a God and find out when you die that there is not...

or

live your life as if there weren't a God and find out when you die that there is?

2007-12-03 15:43:14 · 13 answers · asked by bumpsetspike 3 in Religion & Spirituality

What is it about baptism that made it appropriate illustration for paul to use in answering the question about whether we should go on sinning when we have been saved by grace?

In Romans 6 paul talks about slavery to god .yet before his death,jesus told his disciples,as recorded in john 15:15, that he would no longer call his disciples slaves but would from then on call them friends. is there a contra diction between Romans 6 and John 15?


thanks...

2007-12-03 15:42:56 · 9 answers · asked by manith_bk 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2007-12-03 15:42:55 · 2 answers · asked by michaelpc12 2 in Men's Health

out of their mule ?

2007-12-03 15:42:51 · 6 answers · asked by ballerb j 1 in Politics

I just went to my doctor about a rash around my waist area and he diagnosed it as shingles. However, there is no pain involved, just itchiness. I told him that but he seemed to think it was still shingles. I've checked everywhere online and it seems that pain usually always comes before the rash, which I got a few days ago. Is it possible that the pain will come later or has my doctor misdiagnosed me?

2007-12-03 15:42:41 · 7 answers · asked by billprang 1 in Skin Conditions

2007-12-03 15:42:14 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Food & Drink

I waited 3 hours and tested it again and it read 179. Could this be caused from eating dinner or do I have diabetes? My father is a diabetic and I use his new breeze meter to test my blood sugar at times, but my readings have never been this high. What do you think? I am really scared.

2007-12-03 15:41:48 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Diabetes

I mean, most people who work for any kind of business have to pass one including Govt. employees. Why should the people working have to be held to a different standard then the ones reaping the benefit from the working class?

2007-12-03 15:41:47 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-12-03 15:41:32 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

i'm from texas, but moved to california. is it okay if i want to keep my tx plates and continue paying texas registration. isn't paying and filing for california taxes enough to be considered a texas resident?

2007-12-03 15:41:18 · 3 answers · asked by ilm03 2 in Law Enforcement & Police