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Economy
Proposal - Ban cash. Keep all electric money in government bank.
2015-05-13
Forcing everyone to spend only by electronic means from an account held at a government-run bank would give the authorities far better tools to deal with recessions and economic booms, writes Jim Leaviss
Moved to Opinion.
Posted by:Angeamble Thrineng3288

#9  I got a feeling strippers are not going to be encouraging this type of financial overhaul.
Posted by: Airandee   2015-05-13 20:12  

#8  Your government electronic banking application is now complete. The following demographic survey is completely voluntary. If you choose the 'I do not wish to participate in the survey' box, your application will automatically default to the 'White Privilege' category at box #5.
Posted by: Besoeker   2015-05-13 17:30  

#7  "We audited your bank account. Noticed a campaign contribution to a Tea Party candidate. It's all been Assumed Guilty of being a conservative meanie and Civilly Forfeited."
Posted by: CrazyFool   2015-05-13 17:19  

#6  "We audited your bank account. Noticed a campaign contribution to a Tea Party candidate. It's all been Civilly Forfeited."
Posted by: Frank G   2015-05-13 16:59  

#5  "You don't need to buy that" - Friendly note that pops up on your 6-year old I-Phone

Then it will refuse payment if you proceed.

"Operators are available to assist you during a 15-minute period each month.
We won't tell you which 15-minutes, though."
Posted by: Mullah Richard   2015-05-13 16:50  

#4  Forgeryis impossible, as are robberies.

If you haven't called horseshit at this point, I have a game table I'd love to see you at tonight.
Posted by: swksvolFF   2015-05-13 16:29  

#3  Strange isn't it, how government is always the answer ?
Posted by: Besoeker   2015-05-13 16:29  

#2  How about bringing back the gold standard or is that racist, sexist, homophobic, Islamaphobic, anti-environmental, multicultural, etc.?
Posted by: JohnQC   2015-05-13 16:04  

#1  And we think central planning is bad now... just wait until they hold your money hostage.
Posted by: DarthVader   2015-05-13 15:52  

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