The Dangers of a "Cashless" Economy

The Dangers of a “Cashless” Economy

Tags: Big Government, Monetary Policy, Progressivism, U.S. Economy

11/10/2023 Patrick Barron

While the ruling elites and the Federal Reserve try to sell digital money as “modern” and “convenient,” it poses threats to financial privacy and civil liberties.

Original Article: “The Dangers of a “”Cashless”” Economy

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