Ron Paul to Ben Bernanke: Is Gold Money?

Yesterday, an awkward moment between Ron Paul and Ben Bernanke occurred as Paul asked Bernanke a blunt and direct question:  Is gold money?  Below is an article from the New York Sun recapping this exchange. Also included is a video clip.

 

http://www.nysun.com/editorials/when-gold-isnt-money/87421/