The easy way out

The easy way out

The "numbers on some computer" mentioned above have nothing to do with the debate about fiat versus commodity money. Even if you have a gold-backed currency, the vast majority of the money going around will still just be "numbers on some computer" unless you also eliminate fractional reserve banking. (It'd be interesting to see the "google ron paul!" crowd take this up as a rallying cry. Down with checking accounts!)

It does seem odd that you can be so certain you understand how money ought to work without even being familiar with the concept of money supply.