He saw through all the foolish sophistries with which the defenders of fiat money, or debased currency, sought to defend their schemes.
George F. Hoar: “He saw through all the foolish sophistries with which the defenders of fiat money, or debased currency, sought to defend…”
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Hoar critiques the flawed arguments of those supporting fiat money and debased currency.
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