[quote=Kaga]
Now see, here's what I don't get.A lot of people would say that they don't trust the government with their money....But would you really trust the collective minds of the internet more?
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I suspect it's only really popular because it puts a degree of separation between the user and the Federal Reserve.

But yes. You make more money trading on the NYSE than you do buying federal bonds. Anarchy can be very profitable.