LIBERTY
DOLLAR NEWS: October 2007 Vol. 9 No. 10
Welcome new Readers, Associates, Merchants and RCOs!
CALL TO
ACTION:
Liberty Forum, sponsored by the Free State Project, has invited me to speak
at their noteworthy annual event in New Hampshire, January 3-6. Not that I
am fond of cold weather, but I am very happy to address such an audience
that is dedicated to “Live Free or Die”! And of course, it seems with a name
like “Liberty Forum” there is a good fit with “Liberty Dollar.” So please
start the year off “right” in New Hampshire and join me at the Liberty
Forum. More info is available at
http://www.freestateproject.org/libertyforum . New updated brochure is
now available for only a nickel for 100 or more. This is a one-week
special... so please order now. This issue continues to explode the Liberty
Dollar platform with the Peace Dollar, $50 Gold Liberty and the Chiropractic
Dollar! Join the party... get one of your own... or at least read this whole
Newsletter and pass it on to your contacts. We need a broader base to take
action in support of the Liberty Dollar.
FLASH: New kickass movie lowers the boom on the government money: “FIAT
EMPIRE - The Federal Reserve vs. The Constitution” by James Jaeger. This
award-winning documentary shows how the Federal Reserve generates inflation,
destabilizes the economy, causes wars, and enriches financial elitists at
the expense of the common man. You will learn that the Fed is not a
government agency but a banking cartel, and you will understand why many
Americans view it as a sophisticated form of organized crime. In addition to
featuring G. Edward Griffin, Ron Paul, Ted Baehr, and Edwin Vieira, Bernard
von NotHaus presents the Ron Paul Dollar and urges viewers to Vote for
Truth. Due to the heroic efforts of Jeff Kotchounian and the Independent
Volunteer Network, this DVD is now available for only $14.07 for 10 copies!
$68.39 for 100 copies! $338.00 for 600 copies! Jeff and the Independent
Volunteer Network have done everything possible to make this important DVD
available to everyone. You are encouraged to get a large quantity and share
them with everyone you know. Please copy and paste this announcement to your
email list. It is important to get the word out about this important new
expose’ on how the government money is stealing your purchasing power.
Orders are available at:
http://volunteernetowrk.blogspot.com/ . Individual DVD is available at
http://www.libertydollar.org/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=25&products_id=254
for only $2.00 each including shipping.
FLASH #2: An independent Ron Paul group lead by Gary Franchi’s Lone Lantern
Radio (http://mp3.wtprn.com/Franchi/0710/20071025_Thu_Franchi.mp3
) wants to raise $100 from 100,000 people to give Ron $10 million to mount a
real national campaign by November 5 for "V" Day. Of course $10 would
definitely do it, so if you can, please send $100 to Ron's office at: 837 W.
Plantation Dr., Clute, TX 77531.
If you would
like to donate ELD, please send to
donation@ronpauldollar.com .
Be sure to include your name and “Ron Paul donation” in the subject field so
that donations can be made in the donor’s name. Please note that Federal
Election Commission law requires the name, mailing address, occupation, and
name of employer for contributions of more than $200.00 per election cycle.
Individuals may contribute up to $2,300.00. Couples may contribute up to
$4,600.00. Contributions are not tax deductible. Corporate contributions are
prohibited.
PS: I am sure they take physical and/or digital Liberty Dollars... so send
in $100 eLD and join the party!
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
1. Peace Dollar Angers Warmongers
2. Deadline for Copper Peace Dollar
3. Ron Paul Dollar selling out...
4. Liberty Dollar on Trial... Help!
5. $50 Gold Liberty is HOT!
6. Chiropractic Dollar Heals You
7. Federal Lawsuit Update
8. Letter / Article to the Editor ...
9. Success Story / Incident of the Month
10. Question of the Month
11. Liberty Associate of the Month
12. Quote of the Month
1. Peace Dollar Angers Warmongers
Never have I received such a firestorm of negative emails demanding to be
removed from this Newsletter. It would seem that our once-great peaceful
country dedicated to liberty has become a gang of warmongers... with the
support of the populace! Fortunately, this noisy warmongering crowd was
greatly overshadowed by the overwhelming support and orders we received for
the Peace Dollar. Thank you! But it just tells you how well our government
has done at selling the war to America. One would think that war was man’s
natural state. I for one do not think that is the case. I much prefer to lie
on the beach and watch a beautiful sunset in Hawaii. Admittedly we all make
choices. So thank you for all your positive responses to the Peace Dollar.
It is off to a great start and hopefully its positive message will help
return America to a peace-loving nation again.
Please note that the very first silver Peace Dollars have arrived and
shipping has begun. Orders will be filled in the order received. And if you
want to get something very special to “Give peace a chance,” please order
the First Day of Issue Peace Dollar with the Peace Sign hallmark or the top
of the line Limited Numbered Edition that is individually numbered and also
contains the Peace Sign hallmark. Both are premium items and well worth the
collector value, as only 1000 of each will be issued.
The 2008 Peace Dollar to “Stop the War” was announced on October 15, 2007.
As if President Bush’s unpopular war does not have enough problems, the
Peace Dollar offers the anti-war forces an attractive way to gain strategic
ground and profit.
Now peace-seeking Americans can start using the Peace Dollar and stop using
the US War Dollar, as it finances the Iraq War. It is good for peace and bad
for war.
The 2008 Peace Dollar is not government money and cannot be used to fund the
war in Iraq. The government uses their printing presses to make money out of
thin air to finance their war by diluting every American’s purchasing
power... hence higher gas and food prices. They call it “inflation” but it
is really “theft.”
By accepting and spending Peace Dollars, peaceful people can force the
government to “Stop the War” because the government will have less money to
pay for it. Peaceful Americans are encouraged to use a Peace Dollar the next
time they spend money and “Give peace a chance.”
The Peace Dollar is a legal functioning currency dedicated to stop the war.
As a private voluntary barter currency it can be used anywhere it is
accepted. It is “real money” minted in pure copper and silver and exchanges
dollar-for-dollar with the US war dollar. It is dedicated to establishing
peace and bringing our boys home. The $10 Peace Dollar has a face value of
ten “Liberty Dollars” and contains one-half ounce of pure .999 fine silver.
The $1 Copper Peace Dollar contains one ounce of pure copper.
$10 Silver Peace Dollars – General Issue
The 2008 Peace Dollar obverse features the new Peace Head design and the
reverse has a face value of ten “Liberty Dollars.” Each measures 32 mm and
contains one-half ounce of pure .999 fine silver minted in Brilliant
Uncirculated condition.
Non-Liberty Associate rate: $10 each. Click HERE to order.
Liberty Associate rate: $10 with commission. Click HERE to order.
RCO rate $1.50 over spot. Minimum 1,000. Contact office to order.
$10 Silver Peace Dollars – First Day of Issue
Each 2008 Peace Dollar First Day of Issue (FDI) measures 32 mm and contains
one-half ounce of .999 fine silver minted in Brilliant Uncirculated
condition and features a special hand stamped Hallmark with the Peace Sign.
Only 1,000 FDI are available. Each will be securely packaged.
Non-Liberty Associate rate: $25 each. Click HERE to order.
Liberty Associate rate: $20 with commission. Click HERE to order.
RCO rate: Contact office to order.
$10 Silver Peace Dollars – Limited Numbered Edition
Each 2008 Peace Dollar Limited Numbered Edition measures 32 mm and contains
one-half ounce of .999 fine silver minted in Brilliant Uncirculated
condition with a hand-stamped serial number and a special hand stamped
Hallmark with the Peace Sign. Only 1,000 Numbered Edition are available.
Each will be specially packaged in a capsule.
Non-Liberty Associate rate: $40 each. Click HERE to order.
Liberty Associate rate: $35 with commission. Click HERE to order.
RCO rate: Contact office to order.
$1 Copper Peace Dollar – General Issue
The $1 Copper Peace Dollar measures 39 mm and contains one Avoirdupois ounce
of pure copper. It is the same size as the Silver Liberty and slightly
larger than the old US Silver Dollar. The obverse features the new Peace
design and the reverse has a face value of ONE DOLLAR. Please note: The 2008
Copper Peace Dollar dies and minting are not the same outstanding quality as
the Gold and Silver Libertys. The 2008 Peace Dollar is dedicated to
establishing peace and bringing our boys home. Only pre-orders for the $1
Copper Peace Dollar are now being accepted for shipping in February. This is
for pre-orders only.
Non-Liberty Associate rate: $1.00 each. Minimum order 10. Maximum order 100.
Click HERE to order.
Liberty Associate rate: $0.90. Minimum order 10. Click HERE to order.
RCO rate: $0.75. Minimum order 1,000. Contact office to order.
$1 Copper Peace Dollar – First Day of Issue
The $1 Copper Peace Dollar measures 39 mm and contains one Avoirdupois ounce
of pure copper. It is the same size as the Silver Liberty and slightly
larger than the old US Silver Dollar. The obverse features the new Peace
design and the reverse die has a face value of ONE DOLLAR. Please note: The
2008 Copper Peace Dollar dies and minting are not the same outstanding
quality as the Gold and Silver Libertys. Each First Day of Issue features a
special hand-stamped Hallmark with the Peace Sign. Please note: As copper is
much harder than silver the Hallmark is harder to see. Matching silver and
copper numbers are not available. Only pre-orders for the $1 Copper Peace
Dollar are now being accepted for shipping in February. This is for
pre-orders only.
Non Liberty Associate rate: $20 each. Click HERE to order.
Liberty Associate rate: $15. Click HERE to order.
RCO rate: Contact office to order.
$1 Copper Peace Dollar – Limited Numbered Edition
The $1 Copper Peace Dollar measures 39 mm and contains one Avoirdupois ounce
of pure copper. It is the same size as the Silver Liberty and slightly
larger than the old US Silver Dollar. The obverse features the new Peace
design and the reverse has a face value of ONE DOLLAR. Please note: The 2008
Copper Peace Dollar dies and minting are not the same outstanding quality as
the Gold and Silver Libertys. Each Limited Numbered Edition features a hand
serial number and a special hand-stamped Hallmark with the Peace Sign.
Please note: As copper is much harder than silver, the serial number and
Hallmark is harder to see. Matching silver and copper numbers are not
available. Only pre-orders for the $1 Copper Peace Dollar are now being
accepted for shipping in February. This is for pre-orders only.
Non Liberty Associate rate: $30 each. Click HERE to order.
Liberty Associate rate: $25. Click HERE to order.
RCO rate: Contact office to order.
As Jimi Hendrix said: “When the power of love overcomes the love of power –
the world will know peace.”
2. Deadline for Copper Peace Dollar
Due to the huge three month lead time to mint and very limited nature of the
copper issue, please note the DEADLINE to order the Copper Peace Dollar is
Tuesday, November 20 - just two days before Thanksgiving. We hope to
commence shipping orders in March. I know this is a long wait...
unfortunately, peace will take much longer. Thanks again for the thousands
of orders for Peace Dollars. Your stand for peace is most encouraging and
totally overwhelmed the few noisy warmongers who are no longer on this
Liberty Dollar list.
3. Ron Paul Dollar selling out...
Just a quick word... WOW! Ron Paul Dollars are very popular. It seems just
as Ron Paul rises in the polls, so does the dollar minted in his honor. Both
the gold and silver Ron Paul Dollars are extremely popular. Especially the
Limited Numbered Edition. Be forewarned... over 750 of the Limited Numbered
Edition have been issued... this issue is limited to only 1,000... there are
only 250 left and then they will only be available in the collector market
at much higher prices. Please order today to get one or two of these.
Plus the Gold Ron Paul is very hot, too. Over 200 Golds have been issued!
This is amazing! And we keep getting orders every day. Many people who are
not even Liberty Associates pay $1000 each! Of course we love that. With the
US Mint killing sales on one hand and high legal costs on the other hand, we
are happy with every extra dollar. If you are not a Liberty Associate,
please consider joining... just the savings alone can pay for your one-time
LA fee.
Copper Ron Paul is all but sold out... There are a few on the shopping cart,
but after they are gone, the price will rise as the secondary collector
market kicks in. If you want a Copper Ron Paul, this is your last chance at
$2 each.
LOWER PRICE: Please note that the donation has been removed from the Silver
Ron Paul Dollar. So the price has been reduced to $20 face value. Please
make a donation directly to Ron’s campaign.
P.S.: The Silver Ron Paul Hallmarked Edition is still a sleeper. At only $45
it is still a great buy. Each silver Ron Paul Hallmark Dollar contains the
special hand-stamped micro scroll with BOR to commemorate Ron Paul’s respect
for the Bill of Rights. Check it out on the
shopping cart
4. Liberty
Dollar on Trial... Help!
The most serious threat to the Liberty Dollar is set to take place in a
small town in Wisconsin. An unusual set of circumstances, small town
cronyism and a seemingly bias “legal” system has conspired to railroad a
young couple for offering Liberty Dollars in trade. The one thing I know is
that Shawn Kranish is a very well informed supporter of the Liberty Dollar
and would never misrepresent the Liberty Dollar. Of course that does not
mean the police cannot trick a witness into misrepresenting the facts and
convicting these two young brave monetary patriots.
They need our help... and a few dollars... only $3000 for their legal
defense. We have all been young... sometime... now is the time to send a
couple dollars and pray that this case does not become a black eye for the
Liberty Dollar. Please note their story below:
The young couple, which was married recently, was arrested in May 2007 for
offering Liberty Dollars in Walworth, Wisconsin. Shaun and Svetlana (Lana)
Kranish were both arrested, after Shaun offered both Liberty Dollars and
Federal Reserve Notes to an outdoor ice cream stand in the Village of
Walworth. Shaun and Lana spend the night in jail (Lana in solitary
confinement). The next day their family spent over $5,000 to get them out
and recover their minivan.
Misdemeanor charges of “theft – false representation” and “as a party to a
crime” were lodged against Shaun and Lana. In an attempt to secure their
safety from the state, they hired two separate attorneys that raised the
total costs to nearly $12,000 for attempting to use a few Liberty Dollars at
three stores. The Liberty Dollars were happily accepted at the two other
businesses, but were frowned upon at the ice cream stand. So instead of
accepting Liberty Dollars or U.S. dollars that were also offered at the Dari
Ripple/Drive-In in Walworth, Wisconsin, Shaun and Lana were arrested.
Lana, an immigrant from Russia, wasn’t even present when Shaun offered the
Liberty Dollar in exchange for inexpensive food. And although she had no
part in any transactions, she is now unable to become a US citizen due to
the ongoing prosecution. Shaun and Lana have offered to give the three
businesses US Dollars in exchange for the silver but that does not appear to
be enough for Walworth, Wisconsin. Now, Shaun and Lana must pay thousands to
fight these charges with the hope to be found innocent and avoid jail
sentences. All this over three exchanges valued at less than $15!
Shaun and Lana have begun a fund-raiser at
http://www.libertydollararrest.com , and are asking concerned citizens
to donate to their legal defense fund. Kranish can accept both FRNs (checks,
money orders, PayPal, credit card, etc) and real money like the Liberty
Dollar. Please visit
http://www.libertydollararrest.com today for more information on
the arrests and make a donation. The Liberty Dollar and your right to use
anything of choice in trade are at stake. Trials are currently scheduled for
Nov. 8th and 9th. Please take action today and help this young patriotic
couple.
Shaun Kranish: 2340 Edgebrook Dr., Rockford, IL 61107
Phone: 815.979.3885 Email
shaun@makethestand.com
5. $50 Gold Liberty is HOT!
We are very pleased to announce that the first fractional Gold Liberty is
now available. The new $50 one-twentieth ounce Gold Liberty is absolutely
stunning... especially as jewelry. We even have the special bezels
(mountings) to fit.
Unfortunately, the dies took a lot longer than we wished and Sunshine Mint
is already backed up with Christmas orders... and with 30 days for minting,
we can’t guarantee delivery in time for Christmas unless you order by
October 31. All orders placed after October 31 will be filled from available
stock.
Trust me, we started working on the $50 Gold Liberty a long time ago. But a
series of problems and more urgent matters like the lawsuit pushed it back.
The $50 Gold Liberty contains 1/20th ounce of .9999 fine gold and measures
14 mm (a little over half inch) in diameter. The obverse features the famous
Liberty Head, the reverse carries the Torch and a face value of $50. If you
like the “proof-like” quality of the Silver Liberty, you will love the
strike on the $50 Gold Liberty. Plus we have plain and rope jewelry
mountings that you can also order separately.
Volume Discounts are also available on orders of 5, 10, 20 and 100 Gold
Libertys. So if you are going to get more that one, be sure to ask for the
volume pricing and save.
DEADLINE to order $50 Gold Libertys for Christmas is October 31.
Orders placed after October 31 will be filled as time permits from available
stock only.
P.S.: If you are looking for something special for Christmas, please check
out the $100 Silver Liberty... complete with a gift box... this is a very,
very nice item!!!
6. Chiropractic Dollar Heals You
Just as the Liberty Dollar is the right prescription for the ailing US
economy, the Chiropractic Dollar will heal you, too. Thanks to Jeff
Kotchounian and his wife Dr. Toni, who is a Doctor of Chiropractics, the
latest Private Label Liberty Dollar is devoted to the healing arts of
Chiropractics. The $20 one ounce Chiropractic Dollar features the Caduceus
on the back and the beautiful Liberty Head on the obverse. It is wonderfully
well “proof” stuck and is only $20 for General Issue. Both First Day of
Issue and top of the line Limited Numbered Editions are available at
www.ChiropracticDollar.com .
If you have ever visited a Chiropractor, as I certainly have, please get one
of these to pay for your next visit. Your Chiropractor will certainly take a
shine to this beautiful new Dollar. For more info please contact Jeff at:
chooney@cardina.net . Or call:
810.441.4736.
7. Federal Lawsuit Update
A short chronology of our lawsuit with the US government: We filed our
Complaint on March 20, 2007, and the government responded 120 days later
with a Motion to Dismiss. We countered 60 days later with an Amended
Complaint. The government has until November 8 to reply. Best guess would be
another Motion to Dismiss. We will have 15 days unless extended to reply.
The government will then have 15 days to reply unless extended. Given that
extensions are fairly common, the Judge will probably not rule until after
the first of the year. If anything changes or there is an important
development, we will send out an Alert. Thank you for your many calls and
donations.
BTW: If you have not made a $10 donation... we would love to hear from you.
And remember you will receive a special “Victory Dollar” for every $20 you
donate – after we win. Donations can be made online or phone:
888.LIB.DOLLLAR (888.421.6181) And the Gold and Silver Defense Dollars are
still available with the special “Scales of Justice” hallmark. Everything is
available online at
www.LibertyDollar.org .
8. Letter / Article to the Editor
Success Story for the Copper Liberty Dollar
Submitted by Donnie R. Perdue, Jr.
I just wanted to let you folks know of the good response I am getting with
the Copper Libertys. Since I received my order of Copper Libertys, I have
had more people show a real interest in Liberty Dollar than any other time
since I became a Liberty Associate.
People are completely fascinated with the Copper Libertys, and find it hard
to believe that they are only one dollar. They expect such a thing to cost
at least $5! And they are selling! Now, I wish I had ordered more!
But, it is also getting folks interested in the Liberty Dollar as a whole. I
am going to have to place a new order soon, before I run out of everything.
Thanks for making the Copper Libertys, and I hope you can find a way to make
another run of them.
[Editor note: Thank you Donnie. As you know we have a new Copper Ron Paul
arriving very soon and just introduced the new $1 Copper Peace Dollar that
will be out in March. Thanks again for your support!]
9. Success Story / Incident of the Month
Please note Article #4: “Liberty Dollar on Trial... Help!” It is the most
serious assault on the Liberty Dollar to date. Please support Shawn Kranish.
If he has to appeal this case it will be much more expensive.
10. Question of the Month
QUESTION: Why can't I redeem my certificates for $20 Ron Paul Dollars?
ANSWER: Because there are no $20 Ron Paul Dollars in the warehouse. Only $20
Silver Libertys are stored... so that is all that is available.
11. Liberty Associate of the Month
One of the best parts of the Liberty Dollar is the outstanding men and women
who decide to open a Regional Currency Office (RCO). These are the people
who not only understand the monetary problems and become a Liberty
Associate, but go on to become one of the main supporters by opening a RCO.
An RCO is a very special person, and one such RCO is this month’s Liberty
Associate. Without a lot of fanfare, this notable RCO has steady advanced
the cause of Liberty and the Liberty Dollar. It is for that reason I am
proud to acknowledge Mike Eck, RCO in south central Virginia as the Liberty
Associate of the Month. Congratulations Mike and thank you for all your
efforts to further the Liberty Dollar.
12. Quote of the Month
The strongest is never strong enough to be always the master, unless he
transforms strength into right, and obedience into duty. - Jean-Jacques
Rousseau
Closing Remarks:
We are now in our 10th year! Congratulations! That is amazing....
considering that many did not think we would last a month! And although
there have been a lot of twists and turns along the way, we have remained
steadfast in our drive to offer a superior currency. My heartfelt thanks to
everyone who has supported our effort.
In particular I wish to thank to all the Liberty Associates, Merchants and
RCOs for your continued support. For it is only by banding together and
adopting a free and independent currency which provides us with “just
weights and measures” will we be able to throw off the yoke of a manipulated
monetary/tax system and generate a peaceful and prosperous society. The
first ten people to call the office will get a free $10 Silver Certificate
autographed by Bernard. Please get a Peace Dollar and give peace a chance!
Thanks again for all your efforts to return America to peace – one dollar at
a time!
Bernard von NotHaus
Monetary Architect/Editor
Editor@LibertyDollar.org
www.LibertyDollar.org
888.LIB.DOLLAR
