Icelanders in their own words on the NO vote to banker fascism

I voted "No" because there are no legal obligations for Icelandic taxpayers to compensate the British and the Dutch for debts incurred by private companies beyond their worth. At least the losses caused by the flaws in the international banking regulatory system should be shared equally per head of the three populations. We want fairness, not blackmail.
Sölvi Eysteinsson, Reykjavik

I voted "No". I voted "No" to an unfair deal, with a colonising mentality. I voted "No" to the oppression of the small by the big. I voted "No" to global capitalism. I voted "No" to greed. I voted "No" to standing by as my people take on burdens which do not belong on their shoulders. I voted "No". Tomorrow the world will follow my lead.
Katrín Oddsdóttir, Reykjavik

The outcome is a token of the people's unhappiness with a flawed system
Jon Audunarson, Reykjavik

I voted "No" to express my opinion that we should not cover the debts. I feel that citizens should not pay for the financial mistakes of companies.
Óskar Freyr Hinriksson, Reykjavik

We said a big "No" in this referendum. My family's livelihood comes from selling seafood to the UK and some of my best friends are there. Unfortunately politicians on both sides have taken the Icesave matter out of context, as the over-inflated Landsbanki bank should have been bankrupted from day one of the crash. Neither Icelanders nor the UK public should pay for the Icesave crash, but each state has a tendency to move private debt over to the public and let it pay for decades. Iceland is facing now what the UK, EU and US are facing very soon.
Ivar Palsson, Reykjavik

I voted "No". This referendum was not about rejecting a deal, as a new one is being negotiated as we speak. This vote was about ordinary citizens in a democracy saying "we will not accept socialised losses for the masses". The outcome is a token of the people's unhappiness with a flawed system.
Jon Audunarson, Reykjavik

I voted "No" because I just can't see the logic in a taxpayer like myself bailing out a private bank that runs on profit. It makes as little sense as me bailing out a jewellery store that is going broke. The bottom line is that it has nothing to do with me so therefore I should not be forced to pay for their mistakes.
Saevar Gudbjornsson, Reykjavik

Solidarity with the icelandic people.. they know whats going on and are aware of it. as do the greeks... WAKE UP AMERICA!

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Wake up Europe !

Star and flagged !

Regardless of the consensus of "NO" from these Icelanders, I would be remiss to dismiss the courage and fortitude for having the backbone to stand up to those that would use lies and deception to achieve a profit by means of fraud and chicanery.

Since the Globalist know they are under the "all seeing eye of the world" whatever they do to defend themselves from any loss of profits in Iceland is going to be done secretly and quietly so as not to startle or awaken any more humans than necessary to achieve their global agenda of a one world government and a one world banking system and currency.

Iceland may in fact soon need help from other nations and I'm not talking about financial aid, which would be forth coming from someone I'm sure, but what Iceland may eventually need is an Army of foreigners willing to help Iceland defend themselves from the "Satan" himself. Such a request from a nation under attack by criminal globalist bankers will be clearly understood by many other nations and what could transpire is something the bankers never ever considered. A kind of bankers nightmare that they the bankers would never wake up from.

That having been said, I just hope that Iceland continues its courageous stance but something tells me the bankers want what they want and since it involves a bankers greedy profit, the bankers like most Vampires must gauge their desire for blood and limit their feeding on innocent victims to the hours of darkness.

In such a manner, the bankers will wait for their next move against Iceland, but something tells me that the bankers better start worrying about hand grenades coming in through their windows and having to worry about being outside in the daylight. Something tells me that the globalist bankers are starting to look like every banker is beginning to materialize a huge white target zero on their backs and chests. Every time I see a banker these days, I see that target zero clear as day.

Iceland should be watched and in doing so, we as Americans will begin to see just what we will be facing in our own due time. When it becomes personal we too should be just as defiant as those from Iceland. To do otherwise is to invite the Vampire into your home and once you do that, it's too late to say "get out" we don't want you here. This is when you discover that because you invited him into your home, garlic, holy water and all the typical Vampire weapons do not work. All because of a stupid invite into the house.

Anyway, remember to just say "NO" just like the courageous Icelanders. I respect Iceland immensely for such a display of fortitude and courage.

yes icelanders ....greeks ....even the french are not dumb enough to be made to bent over.....

Americans take note.

I wonder what the media coverage is like in those 3 country's.....

online.wsj.com...

The Icelanders argued that there was no legally binding government guarantee of the deposits. The Icelandic government had fully complied with EEA regulations and set up a Depositors' and Investors' Guarantee Fund. If the resources of that fund were not sufficient to meet its obligations (which was almost certainly the case), then the Icelandic government was not legally bound to step in with additional resources. Thus the British and the Dutch governments had no authority to create new obligations on the part of the Icelandic government by paying their nations' depositors.

This legal position is indeed also that of the Norwegians, who are, with Iceland and Liechtenstein, the only non-EU members of the EEA. Arne Hyttnes, chairman of the Norwegian Depositors' and Investors' Guarantee Fund, is adamant that there is neither by law nor international agreements a government guarantee of deposits in Norwegian banks; there is only the guarantee of the fund itself.

Moreover, Jean-Claude Trichet, president of the European Central Bank, and Wouter Bos, the Dutch minister of finance, have both publicly admitted that European regulations on depositors' guarantees were not designed for the collapse of a whole banking sector—such as occurred in Iceland in 2008.

The Icelandners actually got to vote! Did we get to vote on bailouts or anything else for that matter... Makes me want to move to Iceland so I can have a say in issues.

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Ah .. the difference is size mate, it's all about size. See, Iceland compared to the US is a living room. A government can steal from us, they can favor anyone they want, they can even ignore us.. because we cannot (and will not) congregate thousands of miles away.. more over, we have millions upon millions who don't care nor understand.

Iceland is a very small island.. it's government cannot rock the boat when literally all her citizens are in the same room. After the collapse there were protests, fires set in front of government buildings.. I would bet, the government feared for their own safety. If they had stolen from the people, forced them into indentured servitude to the UK and Dutch governments, I would bet violence would have followed by the next day.

Anyways. Good for the Icelandic people, they don't deserve what the EU states tried to force on them. Though I disagree with people saying the Greeks have the same fortitude.. I am not sure how Greek will play out, but I don't see them being as strong as Iceland.

The International Monetary Fund loaned Iceland $2.1 billion in November, and said repaying the money to the British and Dutch governments was a requirement of the loan.

Iceland has begun moves toward applying for European Union membership, which Britain and the Netherlands could block.

I found this interesting. They directly went against the IMF's wishes lol. That's great.

But confusing me even more.. they are actually trying to join the EU. I would say it's probably the government that wants to join the EU, and not the actual citizens (unless they are truly ignorant..)

I wonder if an earthquake is going to hit Iceland now... If something happens there we know pretty much why.

Originally posted by cpdaman
yes icelanders ....greeks ....even the french are not dumb enough to be made to bent over.....

Americans take note.

I wonder what the media coverage is like in those 3 country's.....

They all share 1 thing in common. Socialism, not socialism like that of UK or Australia. They are true socialists and true socialists strongly oppose the media and corporations.

Originally posted by Rockpuck

The International Monetary Fund loaned Iceland $2.1 billion in November, and said repaying the money to the British and Dutch governments was a requirement of the loan.

Iceland has begun moves toward applying for European Union membership, which Britain and the Netherlands could block.

I found this interesting. They directly went against the IMF's wishes lol. That's great.

But confusing me even more.. they are actually trying to join the EU. I would say it's probably the government that wants to join the EU, and not the actual citizens (unless they are truly ignorant..)

Well the Iceland government have been trying to get membership in the EU ever since the banks collapsed.
The people on the other hand are having none of it...

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I beg to differ good sir, Greece of today reminds me of Spain in the 30's... their workers are unionized, they have a strong spirit and a long pedigree of resistance.

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Vive la Grecque Résistance! Vive la Solidarité!

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They all share 1 thing in common. Socialism, not socialism like that of UK or Australia. They are true socialists and true socialists strongly oppose the media and corporations.

I'm sorry to say this.
I think your opinion the biggest example of denying ignorance I've read all week.

I think it shows a narrow minded view and a lack of intelligence.

I am talking about what the quote says. Not you personal.
I would love to hear how you came up with it.

very much respect to the people of iceland...good for you!
why would they want to part of the eu...the people probably dont.

again, hats off to those brave folk.

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I think that came out wrong.

I believe that they have a strong leftist culture. And in countries with strong leftist citizens there is usually a strongly rebellious front. Look at the Greek situation, they have alot of leftists especially Anarchists and they are historically known for protesting and rioting.

I did not exactly mean Socialist governments are against corporations but they aren't typically friendly with them, they are usually competing for power.

I hope I have clarified my statements.

Next step for us here in Iceland is throwing the IMF out of the country.

There is still a LOT of anger here , it's a powderkeg to be honest.
I honestly think there's a real possibility for us taking to the streets again.

Don't despair in the US , just hope for a proper collapse.

When that happens the system crumbles from inside , it's joy to watch over here.

What's also interesting that the politicians can't stop the corruption, injustice and pure theft from the banks just like that - they spent the last few decades writing laws for people "beneath" them (that's us btw) so when the shtf , they got no proper law to deal with it -

The whole scheme is just so painfully obvious to everyone at this point.
It's going to take a lot more than a suit with promises to settle things, we are way past that .

As for the EU , there's no interest amongst the general public to "join" nations that have tried their best to blackmail us or side with the IMF.

It's pretty evident that countries do not have friends , only allies.


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I don't think we, Australians, are leftist of socialist. After 33 years of being an Aussie I'm not sure what we are to be honest. But you are right in the fact that we wouldn't stand for it. We take most things on the chin for a while, but we kick up as real stink if something doesn't go right.

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so it isnt the people then that want in the EU but the business and government intrest... not surprising. keep us updated on the goings on inside your country and best of luck to you and your people bud

I say Huzzah! and Bravo! Good on you Icelanders. If only the American people had been allowed to vote in the bailouts...

Chrono

Great move.

Problem is, the referendum isnt going to be respected by the PTB.
They will bailout anyway, its like the ireland vote for the lisbon treaty