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Oct 31, 2022Liked by 2nd Smartest Guy in the World

Wow. I thought this can't be true but just found an article in a German paper saying that Raiffeisen Bank is closing its branches and ATMs, claiming operating costs are too high given the low usage. They claim that only 2 customers per hour visit a branch, and ATMs only have a usage rate of 10 transactions a day. But of course, as we know, that's not the real reason. Changeover to CBDC is.

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Do Not Comply is the only way forward. Hope enough of us have figured that out in the last 3 years.

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The German politicians know they need to gain as much control over the people as they can get before people get upset about being cold and hungry.

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Ceasing cash transactions is terrifying...

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Nov 1, 2022Liked by 2nd Smartest Guy in the World

The black market is strong during times of recession, depression and war. Always remember and never forget.

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Oct 31, 2022Liked by 2nd Smartest Guy in the World

The Central Bank announced Nov. 21 is the rollout of the CBDC for the EU, then UK announced an accelerated statemnt that followed. This in Ge. is an already happened event in the last meetings.

LaGarde signed it and it is published.

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Nov 1, 2022·edited Nov 1, 2022Liked by 2nd Smartest Guy in the World

Meanwhile, under the cover of a Halloween Kabuki-show of politics as usual here in Japan ... the corporate nation state will achieve the same ends by stealthier means — https://alpha.japantimes.co.jp/article/national_news/202210/99629/

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In Laymans terms, does that mean they will only give you a digital credit? What if you don’t own any electronic transmission devices?

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Where is the source though? That tweet doesn’t refer to any announcements or articles. It’s just a gif

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My snarky Bitcoin Maximalist friends would say "Bitcoin fixes this." Bitcoin is unconfiscatable and uncensorable. However, it's not untraceable and it requires a bit more tech skills than silver dollars. In any case, I'd say this is the story of the year to watch. Coming to your neighborhood bank sometime soon? I'd say, not without a fight.

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What happens to people’s savings account? Or IRA? Does that mean they spend their cash now or loose its value? Are they banning cash?

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It's time to oil the old ak47's or upgrade to the ak200. You are going to need one of these cash withdrawal incentive devices soon when you arrive at your bank teller counter and they don't want to give you your money.

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that makes sense. mobsters do their business in switzerland anyway

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I read the grocery stores we’re still allowing cash withdrawals with ATMs, etc. They realize the cashless trend & moving that way. I understand about Gates control & intentions but German banks don’t seem to be moving to shift from cash basis, to non-cash immediately. Some banks, larger ones, won’t offer cash for customers or accept cash but articles I read said they would still have cash accessible through cash machines at convenient locations. ( gas stations & grocery)

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It happened earlier this year...it’s coming. The Book of Revelations speaks of a global government and a cashless society, not being able to Buy or Sell without a mark. We aren’t there yet, but it’s on the horizon. For any skeptics, just read it and look around. It’s not too late to accept Jesus, not only as Savior. It as Lord of your life. Because this world is fulfilling God’s word and it doesn’t look good for those who reject God, which simply is unbelief, but it looks glorious for those who accept and believe in Him. There’s a link below in regards to the Nigerian bank that has cut off the amount of funds people can have monthly.

God bless you.

https://saharareporters.com/2022/03/11/nigerian-banks-stop-usage-atm-pos-transactions-abroad-over-dollar-scarcity

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