“Whoever controls the volume of money in our country is absolute master of all industry and commerce…when you realize that the entire system is very easily controlled, one way or another, by a few powerful men at the top, you will not have to be told how periods of inflation and depression originate.” – James A. Garfield

It is crucial in determining the source of all political violence to ‘follow the money.” Remember that Garfield was assassinated shortly after making these remarks in his inaugural address.