Trying to discuss complicated topics like the gold standard, the federal reserve, fiat currency and quantitative easing with family or friends can be tricky. It doesn't take too long before we get written off as the "crazy one" or the "conspiracy theorist". At least that has been my experience. Finding simple ways to explain big topics can sometimes be challenging - but I think it can be a good way to start the conversation without overloading someone with information.
A few years ago, @raised2b sent me this video on quantitative easing and I still crack up every time I watch it! Honestly though, it really made the topic feel more approachable for me and it sparked my curiosity so that I wanted to learn more. I have since shared it with others and found it led to really interesting conversations.
In fact, tonight I was having Thanksgiving dinner with my family (I'm half Canadian) and the topic turned to the gold standard. I have some pretty politically minded brothers, but I got some blank stares when I mentioned quantitative easing. I threw up this video on their TV after dinner and it was a really great injection into the conversation.
Video was filmed by Clarke and Dawe in response to the European debt crisis in 2010.
Wow man. Its hilarious and informative as well. Thanks for sharing. I love steemit because it allow me to
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Haha😂😂 great post and its going to get worse before it will get any better and the solution is cryptocurrency....so load up on your favourite coins because we are going for a explosive ride from now and into the future🚀😁
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Great choice of emojis! 👍🏻 haha I’m glad you got a good laugh from the video. I’m afraid you may be right about the future getting worse though.
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I love this video, perfect conversation starter and always good for a laugh!
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Ack!! I have a sleeping husband next to me and can't play this! Where are the earbuds when you need them? Need to come back to this to listen!
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Haha 😆 you definitely should!
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I will.. lots of those same "conversations" happening in our world! LOL
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Love it, thank you
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