I don’t think the gold standard is necessary to a sound monetary policy. According to N M Gwynne it is an intermediary step towards fiat money. Fiat money has been a disaster obviously but the solution doesn’t necessitate a return to the gold standard.
Good intro to money here (plus links to some resources for further study): https://romeward.com/articles/239751751/how-to-get-rich-quick
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Fortunately for me, I will also be abolishing the Masonic concept of "freedom of the press" and "freedom of speech."
In other words, subversives will not have the opportunity to subvert.
I will be reestablishing the power of the two swords.
Fr. Trincado will be heading the Office of the Holy Inquisition.
PS: I am secretly interested in your post (i.e., the idea that a gold standard is itself already a precursor to fiat money is a new idea for me).