On Tue, Dec 9, 2008 at 9:36 AM, Dan M <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >> Hah! Money is no longer on the gold standard and is completely and >> totally a social contract dependent on the whims of societies and >> markets and the fiat of governments. > > Libertarians pretend that all would be well when money under the > mattress is the best investment.
And egotists and sophists pretend they live in fantasy land. I did not suggest a gold standard. Only that I can buy gold with my money. _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l