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'Spectacular Trial' Is Seen in Case of Liberty Dollar

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As much as I would like to see Von NotHaus win his case, and as righteous as that would be,... [MORE]

Old Ben Franklin 

Nov 23, 2007 06:00

The Patriotic Statesemen behind the Liberty Dollar System are being acused of counterfeiting, money laundering, mail fraud, wire fraud, a... [MORE]

Robert Olson 

Nov 22, 2007 01:45

Federal Reserve Notes, what value do they have?Sold on the Currency Market?What would you get if you hold $100 in... [MORE]

Ernest Richard: 

Nov 22, 2007 21:26

This is probably the best opportunity for the united States of America to stand up and take their country back.... [MORE]

John 

Nov 21, 2007 13:35

Jane: Yes there was a full accounting, and it was in the neighborhood of $1 million. Tom: I agree completely.... [MORE]

Metta 

Nov 21, 2007 10:51

Its obvious the Federal Reserve (I.E. a few PRIVILEGED PRIVATE BANKERS) did not think the American people were informed about... [MORE]

JD 

Nov 21, 2007 01:25

I've been in coin shops and seen gold and siver coins with everything you can imagine stamped on them being... [MORE]

Rod 

Nov 21, 2007 01:17

The producers of the Liberty Dollar were in BUSINESS... OF COURSE they were going to make money from the enterprise!... [MORE]

Brad Linzy 

Nov 20, 2007 23:29

Am I missing something or did I just see the FBI strong-arming private citizens under the guise of illegal money,... [MORE]

Kevin Rooney 

Nov 20, 2007 23:25

Sounds like the private federal reserve banks are getting a little paranoid. Too many people getting informed about the biggest... [MORE]

Matt Olive 

Nov 20, 2007 22:52

This is to the people of America,Canada and all the other countries that have a fiat currancy as Legal Tender.... [MORE]

Bill Sullivan 

Nov 20, 2007 22:41

I agree with other comments that this should come into the light of day in court. The Federal government has... [MORE]

Ken 

Nov 20, 2007 21:18

I notice they didn't hit the liberty dollar until the Ron Paul coins were about to come out. [MORE]

Escape_from_bushistan 

Nov 20, 2007 20:38

And, not only his defense fund, but Bernard von NotHaus' STATE and FEDERAL TAXES are ALSO due and payable in... [MORE]

Joseph Brenner 

Nov 20, 2007 20:31

Once again the Grabmint has seized real money (gold & silver) continuing the prejudice against honest weights, measures and of... [MORE]

Dan 

Nov 20, 2007 20:24

What is wrong with these ignoramuses? Since people in government don't read or write they get a badge and use... [MORE]

Nicholas Furlano 

Nov 20, 2007 20:10

I have been a member of the International Association of Silver Art Collectors for 10+ years. Sunshine Mint put out... [MORE]

Laila Taavola 

Nov 20, 2007 19:58

Hmmm. I have several liberty dollars. 99.9% fine silver. 1 troy oz. each. On the back, they say "$10 I... [MORE]

Curtis Scott 

Nov 20, 2007 19:02

For anyone who wants to see just a part of the fascinating research that the Liberty Dollar has done --... [MORE]

Curtis Scott 

Nov 20, 2007 18:45

I hope my connection doesn't time out. It took a few moments to reattach my arse after just laughing it... [MORE]

Curtis Scott 

Nov 20, 2007 18:35

The government claims the symbols and language on the Liberty dollar are similar enough to coinage from the U.S. Mint... [MORE]

Michael Easton 

Nov 20, 2007 18:29

So, the private Federal Reserve Corporation can counterfeit worthless fiat money out of thin air, that in turn depreciates daily;... [MORE]

scott 

Nov 20, 2007 17:52

Nothing was mentioned about the amt. of gold in a Liberty Dollar or how much gold the govt picked up on... [MORE]

Jane 

Nov 20, 2007 15:52

Considering that the U.S. went from gold-backed currency to silver-backed currency to nothing but debt-backed currency I don't see that... [MORE]

H. Latham 

Nov 20, 2007 15:24

Too bad they broke the law, but one can still challenge constituionality of that law. ;) [MORE]

patrick sullivan 

Nov 20, 2007 13:10

Such a shame they NEEDLESSLY broke law. This could've been a real test of right to mint our own sound... [MORE]

PADRAEG 

Nov 20, 2007 12:58

Please continue to cover this. It could be the biggest story of our time as the [private] central banks of... [MORE]

tom draschil 

Nov 20, 2007 12:06

I purchased some of those Ron Paul copper dollars. I bought and paid for them. They were not hurting anyone.... [MORE]

shawn 

Nov 20, 2007 22:54

USA is not a Free Country and never been... [MORE]

John 

Nov 20, 2007 23:44

You are being nothing less than slanderous when you say "a gold- and silver-based currency marketed by anti-government activists". Just... [MORE]

Sunny Meadow 

Nov 20, 2007 11:44

I do not live in the US, but I can see that there is a crisis happening there! I think... [MORE]

crez 

Nov 22, 2007 06:08

Your article doesn't mention that the U.S. Constitution REQUIRES ALL MONEY TO BE GOLD OR SILVER. This law still exists... [MORE]

Peter Kolar 

Nov 20, 2007 01:41

For anyone to see the connection with paper money, war debt and hyperinflation study the aspects of the German Mark... [MORE]

B McFall 

Nov 20, 2007 18:54

The Federal Reserve Notes has been losing value since the '50s, it's just a piece of paper backed by U.S.... [MORE]

Vicente Co 

Nov 21, 2007 02:19

Sounds like the private federal reserve banks are getting a little paranoid. Too many people getting informed about the biggest... [MORE]

Matt Olive 

Nov 20, 2007 01:01

I'm not a person that practices law or knows the working of this Liberty Dollar, but there are a couple... [MORE]

Ionikios 

Nov 20, 2007 00:42

Where's the crime in bartering with silver coins? Would you rather have a one ounce silver coin or a $20.00... [MORE]

Phillip S. 

Nov 19, 2007 20:36

Since the Feds have declared war on the Ron Paul dollar, maybe Ron Paul supporters should declare war on the... [MORE]

mketcher 

Nov 19, 2007 20:23

If one were to take a very close look at this case, you would find out that what "our" government... [MORE]

James Gragg 

Nov 19, 2007 18:58

Ron Paul stands for sound money which is what we need now more than ever. Ron Paul is winning and... [MORE]

Cleaner44 

Nov 19, 2007 18:55

Excellent article and it sounds like Liberty Dollar might be in for a long and hard fight. By the way,... [MORE]

jon 

Nov 19, 2007 17:42

Someone got the F.B.I. to act illegally stealing property. Good luck getting anything back and good luck getting a... [MORE]

Eric 

Nov 20, 2007 17:24

Please, can you get the facts right? Bernard and the Liberty Dollar folks are NOT anti-government, they are anti-Federal Reserve which... [MORE]

Brian 

Nov 20, 2007 17:52

Once again, our constitution and liberty come under attack by the scoundrels in big government. The real problem here is... [MORE]

Frank 

Nov 21, 2007 07:57

Quick folks hide the monopoly money someone might confuse it with "real money," you know the kind the "Federal"... [MORE]

Bob C 

Nov 19, 2007 15:01

Among many aspects of this article that lead one to immediately accept that Mr. von NotHaus is automatically guilty of... [MORE]

JC 

Nov 19, 2007 13:47

The only thing missing in this debacle is the hat and the black leather coat. Shades of Germany in the... [MORE]

davebarr 

Nov 19, 2007 12:04

Hi Joseph. I wanted to thank you for your Article about the Liberty dollar. I have to admit, I was... [MORE]

daniel fazzina 

Nov 19, 2007 10:09

From the article: "Based on the up-close view of how Liberty Dollars are distributed, the FBI alleges that "a multi-level... [MORE]

Ariana 

Nov 19, 2007 08:59

The writer of this article is either a journalist who likes to push his agenda or he must work for... [MORE]

JGalt 

Nov 19, 2007 08:19

The federal government really makes me laugh these days! First they violate states' laws on medical marijuana and waste taxpayers... [MORE]

Brent 

Nov 18, 2007 23:58