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Originally posted by Tykonos
Are you kidding me? This is doomed to failure! Starting on April the 1st, most people, as already highlighted on here, will think it's an April Fool's joke.
If everyone stocked up on groceries there will be an increase in revenues. They will be using electricity and gas in their own homes that the Utility Companies will collect on.
Most people need to go to work or risk being made unemployed. Are people on social security going to not pick up that cheque for the month too?
They need to make the action simpler so everyone can take part, no silly 'Corporate V for Vendetta...yours for $5' masks. Wearing a white or coloured arm-band to signify they've had enough, is enough. People will ask questions as to the significance of the arm-band and either wear one themselves or carry on as they were.
edit on 19-3-2013 by Tykonos because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by severdsoul
Good idea in theory, but would never happen.
You have to take into consideration that most of the normal population is living
payday to payday, so in order for them to 'stock up' for a extra month they would have
to magically come up with twice their income in one payday, or some how magically
manage to save the same amount between now and then.
So, say people do this, now they are not only back in the same situation they were
because only 1/10th of the population actually did this, and they are behind on their bills
and without a job , because no employer is going to put up with them not showing up for work
for a month, and they are out of a house if they rent, landlord is not going to say, oh you were part
of the do nothing strike, well thats ok, you can catch up when you can... they are going to evict them
and get someone else who can pay the rent. If you own, your bank is now mad at you because you are
late on your payments and is probably starting the foreclosure process, sure you may be able to avoid it, but
its going to cost a lot more in the long run.
The stores that you didnt shop at, noticed the down turn in the sales, so they fired .. oops i mean
laid off 1/4 of their employee's that were working, so now you have more unemployed and looking for
jobs come may 1st.
The mfg's didnt sell as much and they laid off part of their work force as well, so you have a double whammy
that just keeps going down the line with layoff's.
in the end, the unemployment line just doubled, the economy took a major hit and the u.s. moves further down
the list of ratings and is further put into crisis.
Sadly at a time like we live in now, a idea like this would just end up causing the next great depression.
Not enough people are in a position where they could afford to do something like this, it would be a all or
nothing type situation, it would have to work and bring change, or within a short time America would find its self
in a depression that would make the 1930s look like a walk in the park.
As much as i would love to see a change happen, this is not the way. The chaos this would create would
damage the u.s. for many generations.edit on 19-3-2013 by severdsoul because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by triplereiki
reply to post by Mianeye
some here may think action isnt good because of so much to lose....What about those people who played by the "rules", did their jobs, gave their money, and STILL lost their jobs and homes?
IF and only if folks by the millions took part as well as removed money from the banks at the same time, ya better believe someone will start listening. Otherwise how do you fire exttortionists, thieves, liars, decievers in our leadership (etc) groups? Let alone punish them (as we would be punished ) for their crimes, and not doing the jobs they were hired for by us?
Folks should consider yes there will be losses, but how many more losses along with freedom are you willing to lose for not being active in something like this?edit on 19-3-2013 by triplereiki because: typo
Originally posted by Agent008
Neat idea but no body cares. Sorry but it is true. At least the masses don't care, they are way too busy with consuming and greed caring only about themselves. Tell these types of people that the government is evil and you should stand up and fight with us for freedom for all of humanity! Do you know what the everyday Joe will say? He will say are you crazy? He has a mortgage, 3 kids, a wife who needs clothes and shoes, his boss is pushing him harder but Joe really wants that $2 raise so he works. Rinse and repeat. Most people are so far gone into the system that they see no other way, that is just the way life is to them. Thinking outside the box to the average no body means wearing two different color socks. Plus it would be a good excuse to fire up the drones and open the doors to the F.E.M.A. Camps, "oh you don't want to work or consume? Then we raid your house and lock you up. Next!"
Also this does not look like an official Anonymous video. No intro logo and the user who uploaded it became a member on March 7 2013..... So it's either a fake or a troll. IMO
Originally posted by peaceful1oflove
This is NOT an April Fool's Day joke. In order to make progress you have to be willing to risk something. What are YOU willing to do?
Originally posted by Junkheap
Originally posted by peaceful1oflove
This is NOT an April Fool's Day joke. In order to make progress you have to be willing to risk something. What are YOU willing to do?
Since Anonymous is the enemy, I plan to pay a little extra on my bills, ride the bus and train to work and put in some extra hours and do some food shopping on that day.edit on 20-3-2013 by Junkheap because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by neobludragon
reply to post by Isittruee
Yes it worked then because there weren't computers and social media. They have dumbed us down so we wouldn't rise against them.