Good point. If CBDC were simply just electronic transactions, that might not be so concerning. But the fear for most of us is the notion that accessing our money will be conditioned on certain behaviors — that we be good little citizens, who get our monthly injections, who don’t consume alternative media, express non-approved thoughts, e…
Good point. If CBDC were simply just electronic transactions, that might not be so concerning. But the fear for most of us is the notion that accessing our money will be conditioned on certain behaviors — that we be good little citizens, who get our monthly injections, who don’t consume alternative media, express non-approved thoughts, etc., etc. And if we are not good little citizens our privileges will be revoked… can’t travel, can’t turn on our Internet, can’t purchase things, etc., etc.
And then just the more expansive and invasive surveillance aspects of CBDCs.
And accessing cash is getting more difficult. My bank only allows you to withdraw a certain amount per day. If you want more, you have to tell them in advance because they don’t have that much on hand, except if you apply for a loan, of course.
Good point. If CBDC were simply just electronic transactions, that might not be so concerning. But the fear for most of us is the notion that accessing our money will be conditioned on certain behaviors — that we be good little citizens, who get our monthly injections, who don’t consume alternative media, express non-approved thoughts, etc., etc. And if we are not good little citizens our privileges will be revoked… can’t travel, can’t turn on our Internet, can’t purchase things, etc., etc.
And then just the more expansive and invasive surveillance aspects of CBDCs.
And limiting the amount of meat or dairy we consume, or other such foods.
Bingo, that's why cash is the key. As RU said, forms of cash will always exist, it's just a matter of in what capacity.
And accessing cash is getting more difficult. My bank only allows you to withdraw a certain amount per day. If you want more, you have to tell them in advance because they don’t have that much on hand, except if you apply for a loan, of course.
Personally, I prefer dealing in cash.
Exactly! NO to CBDC and digital id.
https://rumble.com/v1o5meq-johnnys-cash-and-the-smart-money-nightmare.html