The real value of conflict ... is in the debt that it... (movie "The International")

[KenJackson]

Lately, I've noticed as I read and hear more and more about the Fed and banks and debt, I keep flashing back to a conversation with a banker in the movie "The International". Here's the key part, stated by character Umberto Calvini, as quoted in IMDb (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0963178/quotes):


The IBBC is a bank. Their objective isn't to control the conflict, it's to control the debt that the conflict produces. You see, the real value of a conflict, the true value, is in the debt that it creates. You control the debt, you control everything. You find this upsetting, yes? But this is the very essence of the banking industry, to make us all, whether we be nations or individuals, slaves to debt.

Isn't that something? Pretty accurate, isn't it?
Good movie too.

[osoab]

I would concur. Unfortunately, none of the sheep got it.

[Dogman]

Short, sweet and on the money!

[old steel]

There should be billboards posted around all cities with that quote on them.

[jimswift]

Good movie too.


It was, but the sums were WAY off. They were talking in millions...clearly written before 2007-8.

[Cebu_4_2]

It was, but the sums were WAY off. They were talking in millions...clearly written before 2007-8.

2009

[General of Darkness]

But they say to have good credit you need debt. Ahhhhh isn't it great controlling both sides of the conversation.