The gold standard -- an erudite hour's worth

Per the Mises Institute. I'm going to come back and pay close attention to this:

http://libertycrier.com/gold-standards-true-and-false-joseph-t-salerno/
Gold Standards: True and False | Joseph T. Salerno

Heartbreaking irony, but no surprise:

http://www.blacklistednews.com/%241_Trillion_in_Rare_Minerals_Found_Under_Afghanistan/37747/0/38/38/Y/M.html
$1 Trillion in Rare Minerals Found Under Afghanistan
Despite being one of the poorest nations in the world, Afghanistan may be sitting on one of the richest troves of minerals in the world, valued at nearly $1 trillion, according to U.S. scientists.

Now... WHAT ARE THE CHANCES Washington didn't already know this in launching Operation Afghan Obliteration? Don't let the timing of this headline fool you.

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