AceNZ
12-01-2007, 03:54 AM
In keeping with the discussion in a related thread, I would like to suggest the idea that Ron Paul supporters participate in a nationwide banking boycott.
Why banks? Banking and monetary reform is a key part of Ron Paul's platform. Misuse of the banking system has resulted in the theft of trillions of dollars from US citizens.
The Ron Paul campaign will benefit from this in several ways:
Attract media attention
Provides a focus on monetary and economic issues, which are at the top of the priority list for most voters
Provides a foundation from which supporters can discuss the other things that Ron Paul stands for
Provide a campaign focal point for supporters to rally around
The way it would work is similar to the moneybomb fundraising approach, in that people would sign-up and pledge to participate through an associate website. It would have more impact and visibility if the boycott was started on the same day by all participants. On that day (maybe Dec 21, the beginning of winter and the shortest day of the year?), participants would agree to take one or more of the following actions:
Call your bank and cancel as many of your credit cards as you can
Pay-off or pay-down as much debt as possible, esp. credit card debt
Close one or more bank and/or investment accounts
Stop using credit cards and checks as much as possible (revert to cash)
Convert some of your savings into gold
Move some of your savings out of US dollars into stronger currencies like the Canadian, Australian or New Zealand dollars, or the Euro
Put your house up for sale, with the idea of moving into a rental (no more motgage)
Sell a car that still has a loan on it. Buy a cheaper car debt-free if you need it.
Sell some or all of your stocks and cash out your retirement fund and move the proceeds into gold or stronger currencies as above
When banks ask why you're closing your account, say something like "I've decided to boycott your bank".
For some people, there might be some personal sacrifice involved. That's part of the idea. We want to communicate to the press how far we are willing to go to get Ron Paul's message of freedom across. It's also possible that you could actually do quite well financially with changes like these, especially if the dollar continues to collapse as it will if the Federal Reserve isn't reigned-in.
The website would also have a list of resources and provide ideas on how to decrease your debt load and disentangle yourself from the banking system. As a side-effect, people participating in the boycott will also be putting themselves in a better position to deal with upcoming "surprises" in the US financial system.
Oh, and in case anyone's interested, I live what I preach -- I've already done everything on that list myself, and then some.
If there's enough interest, I'll volunteer to build a website to support the effort.
Comments?
Why banks? Banking and monetary reform is a key part of Ron Paul's platform. Misuse of the banking system has resulted in the theft of trillions of dollars from US citizens.
The Ron Paul campaign will benefit from this in several ways:
Attract media attention
Provides a focus on monetary and economic issues, which are at the top of the priority list for most voters
Provides a foundation from which supporters can discuss the other things that Ron Paul stands for
Provide a campaign focal point for supporters to rally around
The way it would work is similar to the moneybomb fundraising approach, in that people would sign-up and pledge to participate through an associate website. It would have more impact and visibility if the boycott was started on the same day by all participants. On that day (maybe Dec 21, the beginning of winter and the shortest day of the year?), participants would agree to take one or more of the following actions:
Call your bank and cancel as many of your credit cards as you can
Pay-off or pay-down as much debt as possible, esp. credit card debt
Close one or more bank and/or investment accounts
Stop using credit cards and checks as much as possible (revert to cash)
Convert some of your savings into gold
Move some of your savings out of US dollars into stronger currencies like the Canadian, Australian or New Zealand dollars, or the Euro
Put your house up for sale, with the idea of moving into a rental (no more motgage)
Sell a car that still has a loan on it. Buy a cheaper car debt-free if you need it.
Sell some or all of your stocks and cash out your retirement fund and move the proceeds into gold or stronger currencies as above
When banks ask why you're closing your account, say something like "I've decided to boycott your bank".
For some people, there might be some personal sacrifice involved. That's part of the idea. We want to communicate to the press how far we are willing to go to get Ron Paul's message of freedom across. It's also possible that you could actually do quite well financially with changes like these, especially if the dollar continues to collapse as it will if the Federal Reserve isn't reigned-in.
The website would also have a list of resources and provide ideas on how to decrease your debt load and disentangle yourself from the banking system. As a side-effect, people participating in the boycott will also be putting themselves in a better position to deal with upcoming "surprises" in the US financial system.
Oh, and in case anyone's interested, I live what I preach -- I've already done everything on that list myself, and then some.
If there's enough interest, I'll volunteer to build a website to support the effort.
Comments?