The Shadow Empire: Private Banks Reign Supreme as Governments Bow to Unaccountable Masters

Op-Ed by Jon Forrest Little

In the shadows of our democracy lurks a sinister force, a private cabal of bankers wielding power that dwarfs even that of the President. This unelected group, known as the Federal Reserve, holds the economic fate of millions in its grasp, manipulating interest rates and money supply with impunity.

As we enter 2025, these fiat overlords continue their reign unchecked. They've scaled back projected rate cuts, toying with the financial futures of hardworking Americans. Fed Governor Chris Waller speaks from Paris, far removed from the struggles of Main Street, while Philadelphia Fed President Patrick Harker describes our era as "very unsettled times" - a situation they themselves have engineered.

The Fed's board members serve 14-year terms, outlasting multiple presidencies. Even the Commander-in-Chief is powerless to remove the Fed Chair, leaving us all at the mercy of these financial puppet masters. As Napoleon Bonaparte presciently observed, "Private banks loaning money to governments make them more powerful than governments since the hand that gives is above the hand that takes."

This system of private banking above government is not just disturbing - it's a direct threat to our democracy. The Fed operates with a veneer of independence, but in reality, it's a tool of Wall Street, prioritizing the interests of big banks over those of ordinary citizens.

While Fed officials preach patience and caution, millions of Americans struggle with the consequences of their decisions. Inflation remains above target, and financial stress among lower-income workers is mounting. Yet the Fed's response is to pump the brakes on rate cuts, prolonging economic uncertainty.

The Federal Reserve's unchecked power represents a fundamental flaw in our system. It's time to bring this shadowy institution into the light, to demand accountability and transparency. We must question why a private entity holds such sway over our public interests.

As we face the economic challenges of 2025, we must remember that our financial system is not a force of nature, but a human creation - one that can and must be changed. The time has come to reclaim our economic sovereignty from these unelected bankers and return power to where it belongs: in the hands of the people.

The Venetian Conspiracy: From Constantinople to Wall Street

The sack of Constantinople in 1204 marked the beginning of a sinister trend that continues to plague our financial system today. As Venetian bankers conspired with the Doge to plunder the Byzantine capital, they set in motion a pattern of financial manipulation that would reshape the world economy.

Before this fateful event, artisans and villagers traded peacefully using silver coins. But the merchants, in league with Italian governments, saw an opportunity for control. They vaulted the people's precious metals and issued paper war bonds in their place. This deceptive practice spread like wildfire across Europe, with Spain introducing "juros" and France following suit with "rentes"

The playbook reached its zenith with the formation of the Bank of England in 1694. Forty cunning businessmen loaned money to the King for his war against France, vaulting gold and silver while flooding the market with paper substitutes.

This model of centralized banking power would become the template for future financial domination.

Fast forward to 1913, and we see history repeating itself on American soil. A cabal of private interests seduced President Woodrow Wilson, convincing him to betray the principles of sound money.

The Federal Reserve Act, passed in the dark of night on December 23, 1913, marked the final nail in the coffin of America's financial sovereignty.

Today, we find ourselves trapped in a system where unelected bankers wield more power than our elected officials. The Federal Reserve, a private entity masquerading as a government institution, controls our money supply and interest rates with impunity. Yet, no member of Congress or presidential candidate dares to challenge this financial leviathan.

We've developed a collective Stockholm syndrome, accepting our captivity at the hands of these financial overlords. As we approach 2025, it's clear that the strings of our economy are still being pulled by the same shadowy forces that orchestrated the fall of Constantinople centuries ago. The question remains: when will we finally break free from this cycle of financial enslavement?

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