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meh, money is a useful tool. instead of trading random crap that I have for what I want, I can give my random crap to Xperson, receive money and give it to Yperson for what I want.

the problem comes when your money is based on nothing and the people the run it can (and do) print money without reservations... without any oversight at all.

it really is handing someone the keys to your country.

well said.

what's the solution?

:)

we need people with integrity to run the system. it can't be a private institution.

what's your definition of the status quo?

Who decides the status quo?