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tadaman
reply to post by bobs_uruncle
If any country does that anywhere it is considered wrong. It may be the EU leadership that decides but ultimately each member state would be responsible for its own citizens. If the same thing happened to a third world nation by a brute dictator the west would quickly sound the alarm. The world over would be outraged. Such actions are more than wrong or illegal, they are equivalent to murder. If all goes wrong the entire country is then plunged into poverty and could stay that way for several generations. The death such a tragedy will cause actually pales in comparison to the damage that will be done because of scarcity and survival decisions. The humbling of a people when it is made to beg for survival changes their culture and their concept of dignity. If all of Europe is plunged into poverty their spirit will be broken.
Such are the actions of tyrants.
die and let die. That is their fate.
edit on 2 14 2014 by tadaman because: (no reason given)
pheonix358
No matter how you try and sell the idea, theft is theft!
The real problem here is that only those with savings will suffer.
Those citizens who have never worked get a free ride.
Those who spend all of their income, in advance on credit cards get a free ride.
Only those who put money away for a rainy day will be penalized.
This is a Bankers wet dream, to stop people from saving and start a whole new world based on spend till yu drop.
Citizens will not stand for it. Great Britain, France and Germany to name just three will lynch anyone that tries this. It is in opposition to everything parents teach children.
I hope they try it!
The only reason to put this out there, is to cause a run on the banks. There is no other reason, not one. If you really wanted those savings you would use surprise tactics. Giving us warning WILL cause chaos and devastation to the worlds monetary system. That is the only outcome possible. Buckle up! Bumpy trail ahead.
Pedit on 14/2/2014 by pheonix358 because: (no reason given)
violet
Now they will outright steal it?
Where's the best place to hide your savings ?
And then what use is it if the cashless society comes along? When we are on the digital credits that would need to be in a bank
hopenotfeariswhatweneed
so intsead of going after the ultra rich they go after average joe...and the the 85 richest people who hold the majority still hold it without spending a dime...what a surprise...not....
well this will be a lesson had learnt by the majority
violet
reply to post by SubTruth
I'm in Canada. If it is in EU, it's coming here as well. I don't know when. It certainly makes me nervous. I'd freak out more if I understood economics , money. I don't trust the banks. They screwed over on something else. They're stalling dealing with it. I can see why now. I thought as much
It's not safe to have stashes of cash.
I'll be getting some lump sum payouts from my divorce and sure as hell not risking putting that in the bank.
I'm scared of them doing away with cash and it's useless. Eventually we will be on credits we have to use. You can't really hide money from the govt in thst scenario can you?
Not a good idea to keep all our eggs in one basket too.edit on 14-2-2014 by violet because: (no reason given)
Danbones
hiel harper put the same bail in crap into our last budget here in the kanukistan
my Canadain bank was in the top twenty recipients in the first bailout
its nice to know we here at ats who called this coming home years ago and are well forwarnededit on 14-2-2014 by Danbones because: (no reason given)
LOSTinAMERICA
reply to post by pheonix358
You haven't noticed the police in military gear? Any uprising will be met with brute force. They are preparing for it and have been for quite some time. They know how people will react. That is what complacency does. It lets them get the upper hand and an end game win. What happens if your town does the impossible and holds it's own for a while? They get shelled.
LOSTinAMERICA
reply to post by pheonix358
It'll be like when the U.S.S.R. fell. The police will be warlords. Logistics will be easier for them to put together because it is already there. The people will not stand a chance in hell. I feel for people who want to fight it because they will not win against it. It would be better to fight it now while you have those check and balances because waiting until it happens is a death sentence for any who will oppose it. The good news it will not last long and something better will be put in place. History repeats itself. I like your viewpoints and the stances you take overall. I am not worried about any outcome because I have lived a long and happy life. I procured unique skills sets in my long life that will serve me well in any situation.
It can't rain all the time - The Crow
SubTruth
reply to post by JuniorDisco
Are you saying it is alright for the government to loan out your hard earned money....Just want to be clear. I wonder who will loan them the money when things go south.......Peter meet Paul.
pheonix358
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The only reason to put this out there, is to cause a run on the banks. There is no other reason, not one. If you really wanted those savings you would use surprise tactics. Giving us warning WILL cause chaos and devastation to the worlds monetary system. That is the only outcome possible. Buckle up! Bumpy trail ahead.