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RFK Jr has many policies that will resonate with conservatives plus some independents and a few Dems. I see a Dem strategy of running RFK Jr as a third party and thus syphon away enough Trump voters for Biden to win.

"If you think about the benefits of digital money, there are huge potential gains. It's not just about digital forms of physical currency. You can have programmability, you know, units of central bank currency with expiry dates. You could have, as I argue in my book, a potentially better -- and some people might see it as a darker -- world where the government decides that units of central bank money can be used to purchase some things, but not other things that it deems less desirable, like, say, ammunition or drugs or pornography or something of the sort. And that is very powerful in terms of the use of a CBDC."

- Eswar Prasad, WEF event in China

Airports are already like this. I just experienced it.

Patrick says

Airports are already like this. I just experienced it.

Did you have to show proof of vaccination or anything for your trip to Europe?

I had to do a face scan in the Chicago airport after I landed returning from the UK. Otherwise I would be stranded in the terminal.

Patrick says

Trouble is, most lefties think they will be the guy with the stick and look forward to it.

ET TU, OUR GREAT CHRISTIAN LEADER?

A new law paving the way for the roll-out of the Digital Ruble comes into force on Tuesday, establishing the blockchain-based currency as a new form of legal tender inside Russia.

What is the Digital Ruble?

The Digital Ruble is a new form of currency in Russia, which will be issued by the Central Bank. It is Russia’s version of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) and will be based on blockchain technology. It will sit alongside cash and existing forms of electronic money as a means of payment. The Central Bank says the Digital Ruble will reduce transaction costs for businesses, add an extra layer of security for consumers and help combat corruption. It is currently being tested by the regulator and commercial banks.

Once launched, businesses will be able to accept payments in Digital Rubles in shops, potentially including through offline methods like NFC payments. Digital Rubles will be stored directly in accounts with the Central Bank, but accessible through wallets with commercial banks. Digital Rubles will be fully convertible into both cash and other electronic payment forms. The Central Bank will not pay interest on holdings of Digital Rubles and will not allow borrowing in Digital Rubles.

Anyone who thinks Russia isn't part of the global agenda is deluded. Just like anyone who thinks Ukraine isn't part of it, or the United States. But if we're from the US of A I think we should be focused on the digital rollout at home, I don't give two shits what Russia does because I'm not Russian.

Russia is accelerating the implementation of the digital ruble.
The Central Bank of Russia will start its first real operations on 15 August in 11 cities. Now Russians are being told that it will be "the onset of a new beautiful and transparent world".

After the full-scale invasion of Russia into Ukraine, Russians rushed to withdraw money from their bank accounts. Last year alone, the volume of cash grew by 2 trillion rubles (about $22 billion). And it is more difficult for authorities to control cash.

Russian blogs contain active discussions about the digital ruble.The main viewpoint is that businesses and citizens will be under an even tighter control of the state with such digital currencies.

The digital ruble will probably have a heavy impact on those who fled Russia - they already call it a digital "serfdom" for Russians.

What is planned:

Since the new digital currency will be issued by the Central Bank of Russia, it means that:
▪️ accounts of all individuals and companies will be on the Central Bank's server;
▪️ Federal Security Service (FSB), financial monitoring, and tax authorities will have access to this data;
▪️ authorities will be able to monitor any transaction;
▪️ authorities will be able to see where and on what money is spent;
▪️ a digital ruble can be programmed so that it can be used only in a certain location.

Who will have to make the transition to the digital ruble:
▪️ state employees;
▪️ social payments (which means millions of people).

Shelf life of the digital ruble:
There is a possibility that the new currency will have a shelf life. After its expiry, the money will vanish. That is, Russians will not be able to save and withdraw money. And it will also have to be spent before the expiry date.
The digital ruble is a new and convenient way of control by the Russian authorities. It will make them able to restrict financial transactions, encourage the purchase of certain goods and forbid others with a single button.
Such a rapid introduction of the digital ruble might suggest that the Central Bank is preparing for a shortage of cash.

Also:

https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20230815-russia-tests-digital-ruble-in-bid-to-bypass-sanctions

NuttBoxer says

Anyone who thinks Russia isn't part of the global agenda is deluded. Just like anyone who thinks Ukraine isn't part of it, or the United States. But if we're from the US of A I think we should be focused on the digital rollout at home, I don't give two shits what Russia does because I'm not Russian.

EVERYBODY ON THE SURFACE OF THE EARTH'S GLOBE IS A PART OF GLOBAL AGENDA!!!

CBDCs are game -> set -> and match.

https://vigilantfox.substack.com/p/european-politician-breaks-very-bad

https://www.coffeeandcovid.com/p/lapses-thursday-november-16-2023

On the other hand, I often think that graft and corruption could be the only thing saving us from a totalitarian digital currency. I mean, if there’s no cash, how will politicians get their payoffs? Or, what happens if they can’t daisy-chain a bunch of banks and a chain of complicated business entities to wash the bribe money? How will they pay for hookers and blow?

It seems to me that corrupt politicians want financial anonymity more than anybody.

Yeah, this is naive in the extreme. This guy needs to read or re-read 1984. CBDC isn't money, it's absolute power. This reminds me of the people who think that corruption comes from free markets...

https://slaynews.com/news/trump-vows-never-allow-creation-digital-dollar/

President Donald Trump has vowed that he “will never allow” so-called “cashless societies” to infest America and promised voters that he will block “the creation of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)”

In recent years, globalists such as the World Economic Forum (WEF) and the United Nations (UN) have been pushing for the rollout of a CBDC or a “digital dollar.”

However, as Slay News frequently documents, “digital cash” poses a significant threat to the privacy, security, and freedom and people everywhere.

Trump said he is making the “promise” to block “digital cash” in order to “protect Americans from government tyranny.”

The 45th president and Republican 2024 frontrunner made the pledge during a campaign stop in New Hampshire.

OK, that's a nice point in favor of Trump.

Now if he would only admit that the toxxine has killed millions...

The CBDC is actually more important. Although we should remember politicians will say anything to win an election.

They are going to kick him off the ballot in several states. It will be 'at the last minute' where SCOTUS can't do anything about it and the RNC will happily comply.

Sorry, SCOTUS. But we already printed and mailed out the ballots!

just_passing_through says

Did you have to show proof of vaccination or anything for your trip to Europe?

I had to do a face scan in the Chicago airport after I landed returning from the UK. Otherwise I would be stranded in the terminal.

I have all the TSA and Global entry. Finger prints needed. I'm a sick fuck to an extent. I burned my fingers afterwards. Put them on a cast iron skillet for 5 seconds. I will still do that occasionally. High pain threshold. I get quick access. Never took longer than 5 minutes to get through security. Customs is a breeze. I travel too much not to have the ease of it and get to the bar quicker.

They can trap you into being tracked, but there's ways around it. Facial recognition isn't going away though. I ain't burning my face... it's too good looking. Facial recognition is the doom of anyone thinking they are privacy experts. They know who you are. Cameras are too good. The privacy game is over. I've seen it in action. Those cameras at intersections are not for fun. If you have an ID you can type in a name and find the person if they're driving. I really don't think people know what is going on. They're not allowed to use it that way, but it's 100% is possible. I've witnessed it.

Don't fly!

Eric Holder says

accounts of all individuals and companies will be on the Central Bank's server;

And that is what will kill the CBCD. Anything so centralized is hackable. And the effects of said hacking will be that much more amplified.

ALL currencies operate on confidence. Whether they be based on gold, cowry shells, glass beads, reputation or credit. Break that confidence and the currency goes to shit real fast with the public.

This is why Argentina, Zimbabwe and a shit load of other nations' populations conduct serious transactions in a foreign currency. Dollars in Argentina, Rand in Zimbabwe.

And when that isn't available, they resort to barter.

First time a CBCD is hacked, the issuing government had better kill as many ppl as they have to to keep it quiet. Or else the CBCD will become worthless.

Patrick says

She has a passport but thinks the gubmint didn't have her pic until now? LOL

In case you think you can legislate your way out of it, you can't...

https://corbettreport.substack.com/p/the-feds-doomsday-book-has-been-revealed

https://cbn.com/news/world/china-uncertainty-leads-new-christian-crackdown-face-recognition-cameras-churches

China Uncertainty Leads to New Christian Crackdown, 'Face Recognition Cameras' in Churches

Fu revealed that the Communist Party monitors Christians through strategically placed cameras and facial recognition software.

"All four corners of the church, including the pulpit, have to install face recognition cameras to monitor all those who are attending their church worship service," Fu insisted.

https://slaynews.com/news/uk-government-moves-mandate-digital-id-all-citizens/

Every citizen in Britain could soon be forced to sign up for a digital ID card after French President Emmanuel Macron demanded action on illegal immigration.

The UK’s socialist Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has reportedly told his Cabinet that he is “exploring options” for a digital ID scheme. ...

Under the new scheme, Britons could be required to show a digital ID before starting a new job, renting a home, claiming benefits, or even accessing public services.

Critics warn that this represents a massive step toward a surveillance state.

Far-left Labour Party ministers had only recently dismissed the idea.

In July, Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said ID cards were “not our approach.”

But Macron, whose government has struggled to contain waves of illegal migration into France, has pressed Britain to eliminate what his allies describe as “pull factors” for migrants.

The nation rolls out the red carpet for illegal aliens, offering them taxpayer-funded “free” housing in luxury hotels and other handouts, making Britain an attractive draw for migrants.

Now, under pressure, Starmer appears to have reversed course. ...

What started as a migration crackdown could soon become compulsory digital IDs for every citizen.

It’s a development that civil liberties advocates warn will strip away privacy and set the stage for even greater government control.

“It will make you a Slave”

“Digital Currency that will allow The Government to cut you off from a distance & control your food supply”

https://substack.com/@maxwang1/note/c-160909762

Warning from National US Health Director RFK Jnr talking about Digital ID & the desire for Digital Technocratic Control. “这会让你成为奴隶”

“数字货币将使政府能够远离距离并控制食物供应”

美国国家卫生总监RFK JNR的警告谈论数字ID和对数字技术控制的渴望。

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v4plawaefajrj_h0bbqfts5aelbdjrnd/view?usp=drivesdk

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v4plaWAeFaJrj_h0BBQFTS5aElbdjRND/view?usp=drivesdk

Maga_Chaos_Monkey says

Patrick says

Airports are already like this. I just experienced it.

Did you have to show proof of vaccination or anything for your trip to Europe?

I had to do a face scan in the Chicago airport after I landed returning from the UK. Otherwise I would be stranded in the terminal.

No way to get out of the terminal without scanning your face? That's crazy!
What will those with massive plastic surgery do? :)
If only Joan Rivers were still alive - she'd take this on for sure, and people would listen.

The last 4 times I entered the USA from Mexico I didn't show my passport; I stood in front of a camera of some kind for a second.

"Welcome to the USA."

I would welcome something similar when getting into the departure area instead of them scanning my shit and taking off my Nikes, etc.

“Vaccines have SV40 in them. That’s what we used to inject mice with to give them tumours”. “疫苗中有SV40。这就是我们过去给它们注入肿瘤的疫苗。”

https://substack.com/@phrygiofphrygia/note/c-155121269

https://tdefender.substack.com/p/uk-digital-id-scheme-faces-backlash

The U.K. plans to introduce a nationwide digital ID scheme that will require citizens and non-citizens to obtain a “BritCard” to work in the U.K., which includes England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Government officials say the plan, to take effect no later than August 2029, will help combat illegal immigration.

But critics like U.K. activist and campaigner Montgomery Toms said the scheme, “far from being a tool for progress,” is instead a “gateway to mass surveillance, control and ultimately the rollout of a centralised social credit system.”

The plan faces broad opposition in the U.K., according to Nigel Utton, a U.K.-based board member of the World Freedom Alliance, who said, “the feeling against the government here is enormous.”

“Digital ID systems are not designed to secure borders,” said Seamus Bruner, author of “Controligarchs: Exposing the Billionaire Class, their Secret Deals, and the Globalist Plot to Dominate Your Life” and director of research at the Government Accountability Institute. “They’re designed to expand bureaucratic control of the masses.”

Bruner told The Defender:

“All attempts to roll out digital ID follow a familiar pattern: corporate and political elites wield crises — such as mass migration, crime, or tech disruptions — as a pretext to expand their control … over private citizens’ identities, finances and movements into a suffocating regime.

“Once rolled out, these systems expand quietly, shifting from access tools to enforcement mechanisms. Yesterday it was vaccine passports and lockdowns; tomorrow it is 15-minute cities and the ‘universal basic income’ dependency trap. ‘Voluntary’ today becomes mandatory tomorrow.”

Tim Hinchliffe, editor of The Sociable, said digital ID is “not about tackling illegal immigration, it has nothing to do with job security and it definitely won’t protect young people online. Digital ID is all about surveillance and control through coercion and force.”

Hinchliffe said:

“Illegal immigration is just one excuse to bring it all online. Be vigilant for other excuses like climate change, cybersecurity, convenience, conflict, refugees, healthcare, war, famine, poverty, welfare benefits. Anything can be used to usher in digital ID.”

Twila Brase, co-founder and president of the Citizens’ Council for Health Freedom, said governments favor digital ID because it allows unprecedented surveillance.

The ID system “notifies the government every time an identity card is used, giving it a bird’s-eye view of where, when and to whom people are showing their identity,” she said.

According to Toms, “A digital ID system gives governments the ability to monitor, restrict, and ultimately punish citizens who do not comply with state directives. It centralises power in a way that is extremely dangerous to liberty.”