Starting a bank run

[Linux]

So anyone who dares register an LLC or a corporation is suddenly a demon of the state? That's like saying that you're a demon of the state for paying taxes. If I were to register an LLC, I wouldn't be giving legitimacy to the state, I'd be avoiding their crap when they steal my money for not complying with them.

We all comply with the state in many ways, because of their threats of violence against us and our property. If someone puts a gun to your head and says "gimme your money" and you do, are you granting him legitimacy or looking out for your interest? The thief is violating you, but you choose to comply for practical reasons.

Albeit, almost all banks not only comply with the Fed, they support it and ask for more handout benefits.

Am I off my rocker or does anyone see my point about compliance?

[Seth King]

I think of it like conscription. Say, you choose conscientious objection and file paperwork for the military. You may be doing it against your will, but you're still doing it.

That's not to say I think that they are criminals. They are not violating the NAP by doing so.

[Linux]

I think of it like conscription. Say, you choose conscientious objection and file paperwork for the military. You may be doing it against your will, but you're still doing it.

That's not to say I think that they are criminals. They are not violating the NAP by doing so.

Would you recommend not filing conscientious objection? To me the alternative of being coerced into killing civilians in other countries is a worse alternative. I don't know though, I haven't given it enough thought or heard reasoning against it.

[helio]

Am I off my rocker or does anyone see my point about compliance?

I agree.  I don't blame the vicitm for trying to survive in a crappy world. 

As for conscription, I would file for conscientious objection, but would probably be denied because it isn't for religious reasons.  My nephew was a commissioned 2nd lieutenant in the army, but he became a Buddhist.  They really gave him a hard time.

But, even if they made me go, I would be a real pain in their ass and try to stay in the brig as much as possible.

[Linux]

But, even if they made me go, I would be a real pain in their ass and try to stay in the brig as much as possible.

Aye. But military "law" is even more scary then "normal, civilian" law. I'd pretend to go along with it, but use crappy aim in combat.

[Seth King]

I would either flee the country, take jail time, or if I am going to kill anybody, it would be the person trying to force me to kill others.

[nhwulf]

The "it" I am refering to is sympathy for the ethical failings. Part of that sympathy incorporate the being taught that their govmt is good. That organized subserviance somehow results in freedom and prosparity. I do not morally condemn the lost souls who wander the landscape looking for someone to tell them that they may earn. That is reserved for those who take what is not earned. I also would not blame one for handing over their wallet when a gun is to their head. I do see it as foolish to make an appt. with the thief. Apllying for an llc is macking that appt.

[JustSayNoToStatism]

I would either flee the country, take jail time, or if I am going to kill anybody, it would be the person trying to force me to kill others.

This; minus the jail time. If they came to conscript me, they'd fail.

[Syock]

I look at the "Who's Online" page often.  Usually it is full of a ton of lurkers under the name "Guest."  I only mention this now because they tend to dig up all sorts of threads that may catch my attention at some point.  I have read every thread on this forum, but didn't immediately respond to them all for a variety of reasons.  Today I will be responding to this relatively ancient thread that some Guest put on the top of my "Who's Online" page.  Without further ado, this zombie thread is brought to you in part by lurkers. 

I've given some thought as to trying to start a run on a bank. If you could gather enough friends that have very little in a bank to begin with, and then all descend on a branch and start slowly taking out money (maybe $10 per withdrawal), I'm willing to bet the line outside would begin to make others nervous. A full blown run could be started with probably as little as 30 people. Thoughts?

Theoretically, you would have to cause enough of a disturbance to get the attention of customers that keep over 100k in individual accounts, whom are unable to electronically transfer funds to other financial institutions, and will actually hear about it fast enough to withdraw before the bank can get a truck to haul some cash around from the closest bank, which may be less than a half a mile away, or decide to just close that branch for the day. 

Everyone else is either insured, unaware of the potential risk you are posing, or going to bypass the bank run mechanism. 

In other words, it won't work on an individual bank branch. 

P.S.
The last time I was making regular visits to a local branch of a major bank, there was always 30+ people there already.  You would probably need closer to 300 to actually gain attention around here due to the relative size.  Everyone would probably also think they are nuts, because none of the other banks visible from that location would be swarmed. 

They would likely also have to be kind of loud about why they were there.  Usually banks are like libraries, very quiet and orderly.  I have commonly seen longer and louder lines at post offices than I ever have at a bank.

[MAM]

personally I'm starting to not give a shit about ethics or morality or freedom. These things are myths.

[MAM]

This is a pointless thing anyway.

What happens if you succeed and there is a run on the banks? Bank accounts are insured by the great US of A for up to 100k so the people get their "money" and nothing has been accomplished. That being said if you think it will work then try it.