[Lurker]

Congress does not have the authority to print money. Go back and read the Constitution.

[GlockThe Vote]

False - they have the power to coin money correct?

Yes or no?

Coinage is supposed to be in gold or silver

[Scooter100]

I have read the Constitution, many times. But did you know that....the definition of "coin" is also: to make; fabricate; invent; as in "to coin a phrase". How are we to reconcile this definition with the words of Article I, Sec. 8, Clause 5?

Certainly, when we watch the entire film, there has apparently been serious dispute with this concept, especially from the bankster world (who'd have guessed?). Regardless, the SCOTUS has, according to "The Heritage Guide to the Constitution" (2005), held that the federal government's monetary power was "inherent in its sovereignty". What that means is anyone's guess, but it is clear from the film that precedent was set (many times) and that the government has often printed money in the past, "greenbacks" being just one example.

I have mixed feelings on this topic. To sum up, anyway, I was just posting about a great film I saw and am recommending FP's watch it. (BTW, if you haven't, you should)