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"I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency, first by inflation, then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around them will deprive the people of all property until their children wake-up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered. The issuing power should be taken from the banks and restored to the people, to whom it properly belongs." Thomas Jefferson, Letter to the Secretary of the Treasury Albert Gallatin (1802) 3rd president of US (1743 - 1826) The quote, however, appears to be apocryphal, according to the annotations included in the quote's entry in The Jefferson Encyclopedia .

Camille Conti (CC) host of "The Cutting Edge" KUDO 1080 , Alaska Progressive Radio, and State Senator Bill Wielechowski appeared on The Thom Hartmann Show , Thursday September 18, 2008. They tell an astounding story. I haven't been able to find any pertinent links, so here's a transcript of Thom's interview with CC: Thom Hartmann: The Republicans are sending lawyers to Alaska to shut down the Troopergate investigation. What's the latest on this? Camille Conti: You know, Thom? I have to tell you, I so appreciate this opportunity, because, really, Alaska needs America right now. What is happening in my city could happen in anybody's city. It is so much bigger than you can ever imagine. The McCain campaign has basically high-jacked our government and they have infiltrated our Department of Law. I have never seen anything like this in my entire life. This anti-terrorism prosecutor from the U.S. Attorney's Office in New York City Ed O'Callaghan...

Rothko Hangs , originally uploaded by I, Puzzled . Rothko painting on display San Francisco Museum of Modern Art September 7, 2008 The kids had a good time at the museum, though the crowds there to see the Frida Kahlo exhibit presented a challenge.

splash dash , originally uploaded by I, Puzzled .