The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and the 50 billion dollar injection to Credit Suisse highlights the precarious state of the banking system. While the banks claim that they are too big to fail, the reality is that the people who suffer the most when banks collapse are ordinary Americans. The rich can protect themselves by moving their money into offshore accounts or investing in other assets. But the poor and working-class Americans who have their savings in these banks will lose everything if banks collapse.

On this episode of Behind the Headlines, Lee Camp interviews James Fauntleroy, a regular contributor to the Revolutionary Blackout Network (RBN) show. Fauntleroy is known for his incisive commentary on politics and social issues and his analysis of the pressing issues affecting Americans today.

In this interview, Fauntleroy shares his insights on the precarious state of the banking system, the need for regulatory reform, and the importance of being prepared for emergencies during a time of economic instability. His deep understanding of the issues and his unique perspective make this an interview not to be missed.

The fractional reserve banking system is a significant contributor to the instability of the banking system. Under this system, banks are allowed to gamble with people’s money and make profits at their expense. The repeal of the Glass-Steagall Act and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act has made it easier for banks to engage in risky behavior, which increases the likelihood of a banking collapse.

One alternative to the fractional reserve banking system is postal banking, where the post office also serves as a bank. Postal banking would eliminate the need for people to trust their money to banks that are only interested in making profits. People would have the security of knowing that their money is safe, and they would not have to worry about the banks gambling with their money.

Right-wing media likes to paint Biden as a socialist, but this is far from the truth. Biden and the Democrats are as capitalist as the right wing, and they are not interested in nationalizing the financial system. The ruling elite has a vested interest in protecting the banks because they have their money invested in them. As long as the banks are making profits, the elite will continue to support them.

Fauntleroy believes that the current banking collapse is just the beginning of something more catastrophic. He predicts that it will have a domino effect, leading to an economic crisis. The collapse of the housing market in 2008 is an example of how a banking collapse can trigger a broader economic meltdown. The consequences of an economic collapse are unimaginable, but they could include a breakdown of law and order, civil unrest, and even a revolution.

The interview between Camp and Fauntleroy serves as a wake-up call to the American people. It highlights the dangers of the fractional reserve banking system and the need for regulatory reform. It also reminds us of the importance of being prepared for emergencies, especially during a time of economic instability.

To prepare for the worst-case scenario, people need to take action now. They need to have emergency funds in physical cash, food, and other necessities. They should also consider investing in assets that are not tied to the banking system, such as gold or silver. Additionally, they should consider diversifying their investments and not relying solely on banks.

The interview between Camp and Fauntleroy highlights the precarious state of the banking system and the need for regulatory reform. Watch it exclusively at MintPress News.

Lee Camp is an American stand-up comedian, writer, actor and activist. Camp is the host of Behind The Headlines’ new series: The Most Censored News With Lee Camp. He is a former comedy writer for the Onion and the Huffington Post and has been a touring stand-up comic for 20 years.

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