In July, the Fed chairman sent thank you notes to five Democratic members of Congress after they delivered speeches on the House floor urging fellow lawmakers to reject Ron Paul's “Audit the Fed” bill, reports Politico.
Dated July 26, the notes were written the day after the House voted 327-98 to pass Paul’s bill, which would authorize the Government Accountability Office to audit how the central bank implements monetary policy.
“While the outcome of the vote was not in doubt, your willingness to stand up for the independence of the Federal Reserve is greatly appreciated,” Bernanke wrote in the letters, which were obtained by Politico through a Freedom of Information Act request.
In the 3rd paragraph, substitute the word "secrecy" for "independence", and you will have a very clear picture of who these Congressional Representatives actually work for; and it is not in in the interests of We the People.
http://www.blacklistednews.com/Bernanke_Sent_Out_%27Thank_You_for_Supporting_Federal_Reserve_Secrecy%27_Letters_to_Key_Congressmen_/21758/0/38/38/Y/M.html
Realist - Everybody in America is soft, and hates conflict. The cure for this, both in politics and social life, is the same -- hardihood. Give them raw truth.
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