
hoodwink hood·wink [hood-wingk] verb (used with object)
1. to deceive or trick.
2. Archaic. to blindfold.
3. Obsolete . to cover or hide.
This is what politicians do.
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![]() ![]() US President Franklin D. Roosevelt Forbids Hoarding of Gold (1933)Executive Order 6102 required US citizens and businesses to turn in all but a small amount of gold to the Federal Reserve in exchange for $20.67 per ounce. It came in the midst of a banking crisis, when the stability of paper currency was in doubt. Consequently, many tried to withdraw their money and redeem it for gold, which was considered safer. However, there simply was not enough gold in the US—or the world—to cover the nation's debts. How many people were prosecuted for violating the order? More... Discuss |
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I appreciate your taking the time to comment, Steve, but am not sure what your testimony has to do with this post.
First time I ever had any religious spam, so I guess I should be honored.
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