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<blockquote data-quote="Glocktogo" data-source="post: 2518070" data-attributes="member: 1132"><p>I've read an actual report where a gun merchant's account was closed by Wells Fargo based on "suggestions" from DoJ implementing Operation Choke Point. I don't have time to go search for a link, else I would. The merchant's account was closed with no warning or notice, causing business disruption for them and a scramble to secure new banking services. This has been more widely reported on the 1A side with the adult industry being targeted by DoJ. </p><p></p><p>Normally, this type of "suggestive" behavior by DoJ would garner more resistance. However, just like the NSA began it's overreach with foreign data and voice transactions, the DoJ has aggressively targeted foreign banks doing business with Americans. It's been reported that in Switzerland, it's now nearly impossible for American ex-pats to do business with Swiss banks. The Swiss get so much flak from the IRS and DoJ that they no longer want our business. This has caused a significant increase in U.S. citizenship renouncement by ex-pats living in targeted countries. It's the only way they can access their money. </p><p></p><p>This targeting is paying off big for DoJ. They just hit Credit Suisse for $2.6B in fines and penalties. Granted, much of that was due to Americans still living in America dodging taxes with overseas accounts (and I have no sympathy for them whatsoever). However, less wealthy Americans are being swept up and harmed in the dragnet the DoJ is using. If you think they aren't reaping the rewards of the NSA's Stellar Wind<strong>*</strong>, you're fooling yourself. We're well past 1984 here folks. </p><p></p><p>So you might be willing to say "to hell with anyone who would renounce their U.S. citizenship", or "I hate the porn biz, glad they're getting screwed for a change". Sadly, this will not be the end of the line. Before these programs even bear fruit, the string pullers are already looking for their next meal ticket. Eventually, this will be used against the entire citizenry. So before you dismiss this as pro-gun propaganda, consider that eventually there will be no one left to speak for you. </p><p></p><p><strong>*</strong> If you haven't watched the PBS Frontline special, "United States of Secrets", I strongly urge you to check it out. It is fascinating and a bit chilling to hear the power brokers justify their unconstitutional overreach in the name of "safety", in their own words. </p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/united-states-of-secrets/" target="_blank">http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/united-states-of-secrets/</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Glocktogo, post: 2518070, member: 1132"] I've read an actual report where a gun merchant's account was closed by Wells Fargo based on "suggestions" from DoJ implementing Operation Choke Point. I don't have time to go search for a link, else I would. The merchant's account was closed with no warning or notice, causing business disruption for them and a scramble to secure new banking services. This has been more widely reported on the 1A side with the adult industry being targeted by DoJ. Normally, this type of "suggestive" behavior by DoJ would garner more resistance. However, just like the NSA began it's overreach with foreign data and voice transactions, the DoJ has aggressively targeted foreign banks doing business with Americans. It's been reported that in Switzerland, it's now nearly impossible for American ex-pats to do business with Swiss banks. The Swiss get so much flak from the IRS and DoJ that they no longer want our business. This has caused a significant increase in U.S. citizenship renouncement by ex-pats living in targeted countries. It's the only way they can access their money. This targeting is paying off big for DoJ. They just hit Credit Suisse for $2.6B in fines and penalties. Granted, much of that was due to Americans still living in America dodging taxes with overseas accounts (and I have no sympathy for them whatsoever). However, less wealthy Americans are being swept up and harmed in the dragnet the DoJ is using. If you think they aren't reaping the rewards of the NSA's Stellar Wind[B]*[/B], you're fooling yourself. We're well past 1984 here folks. So you might be willing to say "to hell with anyone who would renounce their U.S. citizenship", or "I hate the porn biz, glad they're getting screwed for a change". Sadly, this will not be the end of the line. Before these programs even bear fruit, the string pullers are already looking for their next meal ticket. Eventually, this will be used against the entire citizenry. So before you dismiss this as pro-gun propaganda, consider that eventually there will be no one left to speak for you. [B]*[/B] If you haven't watched the PBS Frontline special, "United States of Secrets", I strongly urge you to check it out. It is fascinating and a bit chilling to hear the power brokers justify their unconstitutional overreach in the name of "safety", in their own words. [url]http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/united-states-of-secrets/[/url] [/QUOTE]
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