A title like that requires a LOT of explanation and background. First, let me say that it does not please me to write (or publish) this article.  I'm not an "I told you so" kinda guy, and I do not derive pleasure from seeing others struggle, fail, run into bad luck, or fall short of happiness in any capacity.  In fact, I am concerned that my opinion may make the appeal for Bernard von Nothaus that much more difficult (not to mention a future trial).  But as I monitor the wires and read the … [Read more...]

Our MarketPlace, for no good reason, still happens to be the most overlooked component of the AOCS model. First, our core team is missing a MarketPlace Director. Without someone accountable driving the growth of the MarketPlace, it merely wanders aimlessly in the seas of distraction. We still desperately seek the right fit for this position, though it may be possible at time of writing that we actually found it[!]. You'll know when to get excited. But why does the MarketPlace matter? The … [Read more...]

As many reading this may quickly point out, the Liberty Dollar is not gone.  It is dormant, possibly hibernating, patiently awaiting its day in court.  I would like to take a moment to point out a few similarities (and significant differences) that will help the American Open Currency Standard from attracting a similar fate. - AOCS Approved medallions are not dollars.  Though many struggle to actually define a dollar (is it a unit of measure, a weight in Spanish Silver, or something … [Read more...]