The Fed Is a Purely Political Institution, and It's Definitely Not a Bank.

The Fed Is a Purely Political Institution, and It’s Definitely Not a Bank.

01/28/2023 Ryan McMaken

The Federal Reserve is no more “private” than the Environmental Protection Agency, and through its special government status, the Fed inflicts many economic crimes on regular people.

Original Article: “The Fed Is a Purely Political Institution, and It’s Definitely Not a Bank.”

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