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The most concerning of problems is that when you are on a state pension, govt will make sure it only comes as CBDCs so instead of just saying 'what we can do to avoid it' - how about some concrete information and guidance on how those millions reliant on a pension from the state will survive?

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Thanks for all the insights on this. Would it be ok to translate in italian some of "The Pulse" articles to post on my italian blog (not here on Substack) ? I'd like to help spread this information. I would put all the credits and link to you, of course.

Something like this: Something like this https://accademiainfinita.it/post/le-monete-digitale-bancarie-cbdc-la-piu-grande-minaccia-alla-nostra-liberta/

If you want me to remove it and not translate other articles in the future, please tell me!

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Did you hear that the US announced the intra-central bank version of this for later this year? Seems like a slippery slope we are on.

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Indeed. Was actually going to write about this but haven't taken the time to yet. Perhaps soon! :)

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Can someone direct me to how the banking system would profit from this and why would they support it?

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Everytime, I shop at supermarket or any shop, I find myself that I am the only one that pays cash. Everyone uses their credit card or mobile phone to pay.....I am so angry with this nation of sheep! UK!

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I see the same around me, although I have to say I often don't have cash on me these days. I live out in the country and use a credit union, the credit union is a bit far from where I live so I run out of cash often and easily lol.

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Very clear summary. Awareness is key!

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Not too long ago, a friend learned the computer programme was already written by the central bank of banks with the CBDC, digital iD, cashless, etc. that there were maybe four categories of users, that the elites would be in the Sovereign category and not subject to surveillance, control like the majority of the population.

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Interesting anecdote.. I imagine these things are 'planned' years, if not decades, in advance.

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That’s the part likely most difficult for people to digest for its ‘far off’ possibilities. It’s easier to be in denial than to accept possible pain of any kind. Frightening as it may appear, preparing for such possibilities is better than to suffer more in the long run. Thank you once again for the insightful reviews of our times.

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It is time to resist. We never voted for it no one asked for our approval.

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Exactly, well said. And this is where people must begin to question what a 'Democracy' really is. Is it fair to say we live in a democracy simply because we can vote on a 'leader', even though that leader isn't the driver of decision making? Seems a weak democracy if you ask me.

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Good thing we have Bitcoin as a way to opt out of this system..

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I hope this remains around. Although not perfect, it's much better than what the elite are proposing. Will they somehow attempt to confiscate crypto? Make it illegal? Who knows.

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This would be the end of anyone (other than the wealthy I imagine) hiding a bit of money from gov't for tax purposes lol. But maybe that isn't the most worrisome part. The potential to control spending habits is troublesome. I think 15 minute cities could also be possible with this... controlling the distance from their home that people could spend money at if they wanted. Perhaps that's 'too far', but it becomes possible.

And with the C02 discussion as you pointed out, we can't just brush this possibility off. Great article, thank you!

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Yes! The C02 CBDC hook up seems a'commin!

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Thanks, and yes, what you are saying is absolutely correct.

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