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Absolutely agree, but the reality of the matter is that they will not let go of their power easily, if at all.
After 25 years of investing in the stock market I have learned one thing: "don't fight the Fed", which basically means, follow the money (at least if you want to make a profit :)

Yes there is money to be had. I agree. And I have some ripple myself but...
My ethics being free market, classical libertarian, have some thoughts of anarchy, it hurts to give the power back to the banks when Saint Satoshi did so much to free us of our chains.

I couldn't agree more @enlightenedchef, and I obviously hope the same, but I also think this will take time and meanwhile it's better to be on the right side of the trade, after all, the more our community 'profits', the better it will be placed to change this world (and believe me, I have tried stepping out of this world, but feel it may be better to change it from within).

This is why people should realize Ripple == Central banks. Stop playing their fucking game once again humanity, just don't use their fucking shit. Do not touch Ripple, even if there's huge profits to be made. And because of EEA, ETH is one that "regular investors" are looking into. Ethereum most likely in my eyes will have the biggest impact on how we function as a species.