This is pretty brilliant. Try to set aside a few minutes.
Video - Ron Paul discusses the Bernanke bailout disclosures - Dec. 1, 2010
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And this is absolute nonsense. Does Lacker think we're not paying attention. The Fed has fought transparency in the courts and in Congress every step of the way, as detailed below.
Fed’s Lacker Says Data Release Is ‘Good Step’ to Transparency
Dec. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Jeffrey Lacker said the central bank’s release of documents today is a “good step” for transparency and shows how policy makers are accountable to U.S. taxpayers.
http://www.businessweek.com/news/2010-12-01/fed-s-lacker-says-data-release-is-good-step-to-transparency.html
Jeffrey doesn't mention that the Fed had to be sued into submission.
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Bloomberg Sues Fed to Force Disclosure of Collateral
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=aKr.oY2YKc2g
Background on lawsuit that forced the disclosure...
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Back during the crisis, Paul screamed 'No Bailout'...
Video - Paul takes his case against Paulson and Ben Ber-Nank to the House floor
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