Think about the stories we hear of people having their banking relationship cancelled or denied because the bank did not like their politics. Wait until the cashless society makes us slaves of the people controlling this system. The book of Revelation describes a dystopian future time when a person can not buy or sell without the “ mark of the Beast”. Revelation 13:16-17 is the reference. Who would have thought this was possible? We are daily seeing the visions given to John the apostle coming true. It’s worth checking it out. Recently, I asked Mike Flynn his thoughts on that book. He replied “things are bad now, it will get worse. God wins”
Gee if you buy with cash how is big brother and his nephew's credit card companies going to track you down?
How dare someone want to have currency that celebrates those who put life and limb on the line to create this wonderful nation.
Then again, how is Sacramento going to tax if you "tip" in cash.
It is about 1984 and who controls you. You know like destroying street grids because some hot air politician says he doesn't like autos on the streets. (you know the very same vehicles that governemtn uses every day)
When the Euro replaced the individual nations' currencies in Europe the citizens were given a fixed amount of time to turn in all their old currency to exchange.... or it would have NO value. After that, if you find Grandpa's stash of currency buried in the back yard, you're out of luck. UNLESS it is GOLD. Then again, on April 5, 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed an executive order that essentially criminalized the possession of gold. History teaches us we are in for interesting times ahead.
Calla is a wonderful writer and I understand her connection with paper/coin money. I'll have to admit - that I've traveled the world but haven't spent too much time in the UK - and I had to google Harrod’s. I think even though it only has twice the gross sales as the Patagonia clothing company - but I didn't know what espadrilles where either.
I don't see that the USA is moving totally away from cash? Where did that idea come from?
It is sad that cash is succumbing to online payments. Much like the paperboy and milk delivery has gone away. And yes, cashless transactions are increasing. In the US about 41% of Americans reported not using cash for any purchases in a typical week in 2022, up from 24% in 2015.
There are many factors driving the cashless economy. Easy, not having to have armored cars show up to transport money twice a week and ease. But yes, privacy and security are an issue.
Love Amazon and Montecito Bank, but I'm still gonna keep a little pile of cash in my sock drawer as my 'Just in Case' money. If some frisky lawyer ever closes down my bank account I can still blow town! :)
Great article and on a subject that I think about every time I go to the store. I, like most people, do a fair amount of shopping online where all you need to do is pull your credit card out and the transaction is instantaneous. My shopping in person, though, is a different proposition. I use cash. I like cash. I'm sure a good portion of the clerks would prefer the card. No need to worry about giving change. My concern with the credit and debit cards used only without the option of cash in the near future is that there will be no privacy concerning anything that we purchase. It's already here. Everything that you do with credit cards is for all to see. I know that some people will say, "If you don't have anything to hide, what do you care?" The answer to that question is that, unless I am doing something completely illegal, it is not the business of any government bureaucrat to know everything about me or my family. What if it gets to the point where the government can deny you access to using your card for whatever reason they deem appropriate? The government has become so huge and so invasive in our private lives that I don't think that is too far fetched.
Think about the stories we hear of people having their banking relationship cancelled or denied because the bank did not like their politics. Wait until the cashless society makes us slaves of the people controlling this system. The book of Revelation describes a dystopian future time when a person can not buy or sell without the “ mark of the Beast”. Revelation 13:16-17 is the reference. Who would have thought this was possible? We are daily seeing the visions given to John the apostle coming true. It’s worth checking it out. Recently, I asked Mike Flynn his thoughts on that book. He replied “things are bad now, it will get worse. God wins”
Gee if you buy with cash how is big brother and his nephew's credit card companies going to track you down?
How dare someone want to have currency that celebrates those who put life and limb on the line to create this wonderful nation.
Then again, how is Sacramento going to tax if you "tip" in cash.
It is about 1984 and who controls you. You know like destroying street grids because some hot air politician says he doesn't like autos on the streets. (you know the very same vehicles that governemtn uses every day)
When the Euro replaced the individual nations' currencies in Europe the citizens were given a fixed amount of time to turn in all their old currency to exchange.... or it would have NO value. After that, if you find Grandpa's stash of currency buried in the back yard, you're out of luck. UNLESS it is GOLD. Then again, on April 5, 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed an executive order that essentially criminalized the possession of gold. History teaches us we are in for interesting times ahead.
Thanks for Presidnt Ford who in 1974 allowed private ownership of gold coins, bars, and certificates
Ford was very under-rated in my opinion.
US government paid the public $20 per ounce & then revaluied to $35 per ounce shortly after completing the confiscating plan…
Calla is a wonderful writer and I understand her connection with paper/coin money. I'll have to admit - that I've traveled the world but haven't spent too much time in the UK - and I had to google Harrod’s. I think even though it only has twice the gross sales as the Patagonia clothing company - but I didn't know what espadrilles where either.
I don't see that the USA is moving totally away from cash? Where did that idea come from?
It is sad that cash is succumbing to online payments. Much like the paperboy and milk delivery has gone away. And yes, cashless transactions are increasing. In the US about 41% of Americans reported not using cash for any purchases in a typical week in 2022, up from 24% in 2015.
There are many factors driving the cashless economy. Easy, not having to have armored cars show up to transport money twice a week and ease. But yes, privacy and security are an issue.
Love Amazon and Montecito Bank, but I'm still gonna keep a little pile of cash in my sock drawer as my 'Just in Case' money. If some frisky lawyer ever closes down my bank account I can still blow town! :)
Great article and on a subject that I think about every time I go to the store. I, like most people, do a fair amount of shopping online where all you need to do is pull your credit card out and the transaction is instantaneous. My shopping in person, though, is a different proposition. I use cash. I like cash. I'm sure a good portion of the clerks would prefer the card. No need to worry about giving change. My concern with the credit and debit cards used only without the option of cash in the near future is that there will be no privacy concerning anything that we purchase. It's already here. Everything that you do with credit cards is for all to see. I know that some people will say, "If you don't have anything to hide, what do you care?" The answer to that question is that, unless I am doing something completely illegal, it is not the business of any government bureaucrat to know everything about me or my family. What if it gets to the point where the government can deny you access to using your card for whatever reason they deem appropriate? The government has become so huge and so invasive in our private lives that I don't think that is too far fetched.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2016/04/20/how-politics-and-hip-hop-saved-the-hamilton-10-bill-and-put-harriet-tubman-on-the-20/