Money makes the world go round. Money is used to sweep everything under the carpet, as in the case of the Epstein affair. Money can cover up a great deal, but the truth cannot be altered by money.
True leadership in the United States should be based not only on military or economic strength, but also on the ability to punish criminals who, for example, engage in human trafficking. In Epstein’s case, this was not the case. The end of Epstein’s story does not bring the whole scheme to an end. The scheme continues to operate. Furthermore, there are people who, regardless of the scale of the crime, simply go unpunished, and in extreme cases they (or their masterminds) are forced to pay nothing more than a derisory financial penalty. As long as such rules exist, the whole system cannot function properly.
We can be pleased that the standard of living today is the highest in history, but for that reason alone we should not tacitly accept that anyone can engage in human trafficking with impunity. What is at the root of the problem? What enables influential groups not only to exist, but also to constantly consolidate their power? Let us list a few points.
One of the main problems is the system of fiat money, which has been in operation since 1971. There is a wealth of statistics proving that such a system fuels inequality in wealth, and ordinary, working citizens suffer from a constant decline in a currency’s purchasing power (most are unable to protect themselves against this). This system of fiat money allows bankers to print an unlimited amount of currency. This, in turn, provides very easy access to credit, which, incidentally, led to the 2008 crisis. The outcome of the crisis was the decision to bail out the largest banks and grant them ‘too big to fail’ status. Officially, this is known as a SIFI (systemically important financial institution – an institution that is important to the financial system). This status effectively guarantees complete impunity for bankers working in selected, major institutions. Impunity and the ability to create currency out of thin air offer unlimited possibilities.
This system enables politicians to run up excessive debts, from which the banks profit, whilst the burden of repaying those debts falls on the shoulders of the public (in the form of ever-higher taxes and levies). Another key element of this system is the creation of complex legislation, which in turn affects only ordinary citizens. The regulations and laws devised by politicians and lawyers make life more difficult for small business owners, whilst at the same time containing numerous loopholes that allow only the largest companies to flee profitably to tax havens or pay ridiculously low taxes. Once again, it is the politicians, lawyers and banks who profit. Central banks, commercial banks, politicians and a small group of tech giants exert a major influence on economic events and what happens on the stock market. Access to information enables those closest to power and with the greatest influence to become rich easily; one example of this is Donald Trump’s second presidency and his stock market profits.
Thus, the bulk of wealth in this system circulates between banks, companies, politicians and people operating in the shadows (influential families, intelligence agents, etc.). It must not be forgotten that the mainstream media are also part of the system – the media are likewise controlled by a relatively small group of people.
This system therefore enables the worst sort of people – those who are intelligent but lack moral standards – to become rich. Under normal circumstances, they would have to work hard. On Wall Street (and in the surrounding area), they can do so thanks to their cunning and their ability to operate above the law. If necessary, they hire an army of lawyers to negotiate suitable arrangements on their behalf.
This is what this system looks like. The Epstein case has clearly demonstrated this, and we will see more Epsteins. Unfortunately.
