The $ was originally made up of the initials U S and later bastardized to $. It is and always will be the symbol of a nation which once believed in itself, its future, and its currency. America is the first country where the words were spoken "To make money." Before that one could steal money, usurp money, rob money, tax money etc. We were a country of individuals who discovered how to make money by innovation, hard work, and business acumen. Sadly the politicians were close behind to decide on ways to redistribute the fruits of labor, and the empty minded philosophies of the day declared it their right to do so. Read some Ayn Rand for a better explanation. Just because a government now made up of wannabe totalitarians, and an intellectual elite, in control of the mass media, abhor her writings, that doesn't make her any less right about it. Read Francisco's rant on money being the root of all good, and see if you can find any way to rationally disagree. One last thought... If we stay on the current path, may our children forgive us all.
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The $ was originally made up of the initials U S and later bastardized to $. It is and always will be the symbol of a nation which once believed in itself, its future, and its currency. America is the first country where the words were spoken "To make money." Before that one could steal money, usurp money, rob money, tax money etc. We were a country of individuals who discovered how to make money by innovation, hard work, and business acumen. Sadly the politicians were close behind to decide on ways to redistribute the fruits of labor, and the empty minded philosophies of the day declared it their right to do so. Read some Ayn Rand for a better explanation. Just because a government now made up of wannabe totalitarians, and an intellectual elite, in control of the mass media, abhor her writings, that doesn't make her any less right about it. Read Francisco's rant on money being the root of all good, and see if you can find any way to rationally disagree. One last thought... If we stay on the current path, may our children forgive us all.