TDV Week in Review December 29th, 2013

Welcome to the end of 2013! We can’t thank you enough for joining us here everyday. It’s your dedicated participation in the TDV universe that keeps us energized, enthused, and active in finding a better way for us all.

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Here’s what we wrote about during our abbreviated Christmas week… 

MONDAY, December 23

100 Years of the Federal Reserve

Jeff Berwick on 100 years of Fed and the blaringly obvious.

“Today the Federal Reserve System will celebrate its centennial. 100 years ago today, in the waning moments before the Christmas recess, Congress passed (along partisan lines), the Federal Reserve Act. Some called it a perfect Christmas present. Still, many knew that the Fed was anything but an "economic Fourth of July" for the US, as magnate Paul Warburg called it.

The role of the Federal Reserve has changed over the years. Originally an arm of the Treasury Department, the Fed has transformed into a mysterious, independent institution which sets monetary policy at the behest of the banking establishment in collusion with the government.”

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THURSDAY, December 26

The True Meaning of Christmas

Jeff Berwick on Christmas, from a TDV point of view. This is not your typical anarchist take on Christmas. Whereas most rally against the fairy tales and commercialization of religious frippery, Berwick likes to sit back, take a deep breath and share some perspective. Don't the automatons of the world deserve a break also? 

"I used to love Christmas when I was very young.  I don't know many young kids that don't including my own.  Then, once in my teens I began to hate Christmas.

I hated Christmas mostly because there was never anything to do on it. Before the internet there wasn't anything on television except Christmas programming and everything – including the bars – were closed.  And forget about getting much work done… No one is around. But, now that I have 2 kids and in Mexico Christmas is more of a party with family and friends than anything, I've come to again enjoy Christmas. It's always nice to have a moment to pause for reflection.”

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FRIDAY, December 27

Gold, Bitcoin Investments, Getting Out of Jail: Feedback Friday – December 27, 2013

The final Feedback Friday of 2013. We go over our thoughts on the end of gold's worst year in over a decade, bitcoin and its possibilities, as well as how to get out of jail (don't try this at home!)

SATURDAY, December 28

The Weekend Vigilante December 28, 2013

Jeff Berwick with his last Weekend Vigilante of 2013. Change comes quick, you've got to know how to steer clear of novice travel mistakes (and take advantages of the opportunities which arise when you don't!)

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TDV VIDEO

TDV Latin America Editor, Luis Duran-Aparicio talks to Jeffrey Tucker on Smitty's Barbeque, Jeffrey's past and his new venture Liberty.me.

Have a look at our wide array of informative videos featuring interviews, opinions, and analysis on TDV’s media page.

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