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The Death of the Petro dollar: What It Means for America
For decades, the U.S. dollar has dominated global oil trade, helping sustain America's financial influence. But what happens when the world no longer needs dollars to buy oil? From the gold standard and Bretton Woods to the rise of China's petroyuan, discover the history behind the petrodollar, the growing challenges to its dominance, and why the consequences could reach every American household.
The Holy Trinity: How Renaissance Masters Inspired a New Interpretation
For centuries, Renaissance masters sought to capture the divine beauty and mystery of the Holy Trinity. But what happens when a modern artist challenges those legendary interpretations? Discover how Chris Duane reimagines the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit through powerful symbolism, striking Art Deco design, and a fresh perspective on one of Christianity’s most sacred mysteries.
Voltaire V2: The Warning About Paper Money America Ignored
Voltaire warned centuries ago that paper money eventually returns to its intrinsic value: zero. Today, with U.S. debt at historic levels and the dollar buying less than it once did, his warning no longer feels philosophical — it feels uncomfortably current. Voltaire V2 asks a simple question: how much longer can America ignore it?
I Am the House: Scott Bessent and Currency Market Power
Who really holds the cards in global currency markets? Following Scott Bessent's striking declaration, Chris Duane explores the Treasury's influence over the Japanese yen, growing financial uncertainty, and what his latest Silver Shield design says
In Scam We Trust: Bitcoin and the Illusion of Digital Wealth
Bitcoin has made fortunes, survived brutal crashes, and convinced millions that digital numbers can represent lasting wealth. But what happens when the next bubble bursts? In Scam We Trust looks at the warning signs hiding in plain sight—and the hard lessons history keeps repeating.
The Towers | Remembering 9/11: The Twin Towers and the Cost of Freedom
Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, the images of the Twin Towers remain etched into America’s memory. We look back at the tragedy, the hunt for Osama bin Laden, and a message that still matters today: freedom is never free, and we must never forget.
Voltaire’s Warning: How Debt Became America’s New Chains
Voltaire warned that people can come to revere the very chains that bind them. Today, those chains look like mortgages, car loans, credit cards, student debt, taxes, and easy credit. How did debt become so normal—and what does real financial freedom look like?
Fuck This Government: The American Dream Is Being Bled Dry
What happens when the people who work hard, pay their taxes, and try to do everything right realize the system is bleeding them dry? Chris Duane’s Fuck This Government is a furious look at reckless spending, crushing debt, and the American Dream slipping out of reach.