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The one thing I've learned about economics is that the minute you invoke gold the crazies come out. I think the article is gonzo stupid but I felt like sharing it. I think you could just as easily argue that economically, Smaug could be Civil War, natural disaster, etc.
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Returning to the gold standard, long a suicidal political idea, has gained traction in the last year from people other than crazies (well, Republicans, so ... sort of). Will still never happen, I imagine, but it's slightly more legitimate now than it was before our recent shit. That said, I loved this link. Paper currency in Middle-earth. Good stuff.