So it begins

Cyprus bail-out: savers will be raided to save euro in future crises, says eurozone chief

So how do you ruin confidence in the banking system and stifle investment? You show people that their money is not safe in the bank.If you were a wanna be dictator, how do you control the people in a "democratic" society? You control the money. I am willing to bet that most of the dozens of followers here don't get a hard check from work, but direct deposit. Many are probably forced to get Direct deposit. Heck, my son at his job at Bojangle's was given a check card and his money was put into an account at a bank they chose.

Now, I am not saying that this is some grand scheme cooked up by the Illuminati/Masons/Secret society/Communist/Liberal plot. It is just a natural progression of things that will eventually lead to a giant money grab of personal wealth by the Government. The people in charge will not be able to help themselves. There was a small group in the Clinton White house that wanted to seize 20% of 401k's and IRA's saying that it was needed to support other retirees. This plan died after the budget was "balanced"* (it was not actually balanced it was really just smoke and mirrors and the lie has been purpetuated enough that now everyone believes it). Don't think they won't try it again if they feel it warranted.

They may not be able to take your land(oh wait they can imminent domain) well, they may not be able to take your job ( wait, they regulate it to death) Ok, they can't take your guns(but they sure as hell are trying to)and, They may not be able to take your life...... Well at least not yet, but don't look to your money being safe much longer.