"The economy can't exist without banks", says this guy on CNN.

[Critters2]

But ya know, I'd like to see it try.

[ananda]

1. Lol

Another brainwashed limbaughtomized lunatic
speaks.

People and societies can do very well without
money.. but it is different.

[anigbrowl]

10. Hmm...examples of well-functioning moneyless societies?

I don't think North Korea counts.

[applegrove]

2. The dark ages is an example of economies without banks. Not good.

[Rosa Luxemburg]

8. trading in pieces of silver, gold, silk etc.

[Deja Q]

3. Or people to have jobs so they can pay the banks back.

It's a whoppin' huge symbiosis.

The banks play a part, but to think they are the only part is a clear sign of delusion.

And now I need to go. I have to teach my chorus of minnows how to sing "Brigadoon"...

[Sherman A1]

4. can it exist with them?

Hard to say......

[lib2DaBone]

5. Over 650,000 people lost their jobs in January...

Does anyone realize that 650K is over a half million jobs ?

The economy can't exist WITH the Bankster/Gangsters.

I would like to see people gather around local economy, local food co-ops, local everything!

[Critters2]

9. Credit unions....doesn't get any more local than that!! nt

[mudesi]

6. He's Right

I can't believe there are people who think otherwise.

[ddeclue]

7. I don't know that this is literally true in an internet based age...

Doug D.