Ron Paul's Modest Proposal

Ron Paul's Modest Proposal

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The video discusses the Ron Paul proposal, which suggests the Fed forgive $1.6 trillion in Treasury debt, allowing the Treasury to borrow more. This would render the Fed technically insolvent, but the Fed's unique role as being backed by the Treasury means it is not an ordinary bank. The proposal is critiqued as a backward step in transparency.

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What is the Ron Paul proposal regarding the Federal Reserve and the Treasury?

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How does the proposal affect the Treasury's ability to borrow?

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What would be the effect on the Federal Reserve if it were to forgive $1.6 trillion worth of its assets?

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Why does the speaker argue that the Federal Reserve is not an ordinary bank?

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What is the main point the speaker is making about the transparency of the Federal Reserve?

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