For those of us who live by the credo "De Omnibus Dubitandum," (All is to be doubted) the documentary film Zeitgeist is nothing new. The film - a bastion of hope and confirmation for the world's conspiracy theorists - restates and examines several popular conspiracy theories, spanning from world religions and the 9/11 terrorist attacks all the way to the Federal Reserve and the world's monetary system.

The latter of these conspiracies - Herb Grubel's thesis that American sovereignty will be entirely subverted by the establishment of a one-world government and a currency called the "Amero" - has enjoyed serious popularity during the global financial meltdown.

But Currency Expert Jack Crooks isn't buying it...

"Frankly, it's troubling that some guy who looks like he's broadcasting such an outlandish message on a webcam outside an elementary school or shopping plaza can incite such worry and fear. Unfortunately, scaring people into believing something they know little about, regardless of the facts, is the easiest sell."

"Sure, maybe 10, 15 or 30 years down the road these comments won't appear so outlandish. But if I heard correctly, again, then this fellow put a target date of 2009 on his Amero prediction. The clock is ticking...tick-tock...tick-tock..."

"My articles have been laced with our view (especially recently) of why the U.S. dollar is not set to lose its position as World Reserve Currency, much less be replaced entirely and cease to exist."

"The thing is, when you're arguing in favor of the U.S. dollar these days, it's kind of like arguing in favor of either of the top two U.S. Presidential candidates. You make a solid case opposing one candidate, but when you're asked why you favor the other you can't seem to round up much to say except that he's 'less bad.' That's what the U.S. dollar is right now: 'less bad.'"

"So while I still believe and expect for a lasting U.S. dollar rally, it's not an easy task selling fruit that's growing on a rather pathetic looking tree...but that doesn't mean I won't keep trying."