« Reply #12 on: October 11, 2008, 08:37:31 PM »
The "dollar" has not had any REAL value since we went off the Gold standard. It is merely a "theoretical representation of a fraction of the GNP". But don't worry, it's backed up by the "Integrity of the United States Govt."
Thanks Tom. That makes me feel better.
Frank

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