Inflation Is the Real Parasite: Why the Fed Fears Deflation Like Fire

The Lie of "Healthy Inflation" Let’s start with the lie so many of us are force-fed like livestock: “A little inflation is good for growth.” According to the priesthood of mainstream economists, the Fed needs a bit of inflation to keep its toolkit sharp. They argue that if prices drop—or God forbid, stay flat—it will paralyze spending, raise real interest rates, and throw the economy into a deflationary death spiral. Why? Because they’re terrified of what happens when money actually gains value over time. In other words, they’re afraid of the system working without their manipulative hands all over it. How the Scam Works The central bank's playbook is built on a fake equation: Real interest rate = Nominal rate…