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1. There are several barter systems in the U.S.

Thu Apr 19, 2012, 12:18 AM

Apr 2012

American Barter Exchange

My Trade America

America Barter Company of NW Indiana

and many more.

As government institutions fail, the people start to develop alternatives. Hopefully we won't have to resort to using stones as money:

First National Bank of Granite

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Greek Town Develops Bartering System [View all] DeSwiss Apr 2012 OP

There are several barter systems in the U.S. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Apr 2012 #1

Excellent links! DeSwiss Apr 2012 #2

Are they paying taxes on the transactions ? n/t PoliticAverse Apr 2012 #5

I sure as hell hope not. :-/ - n/t DeSwiss Apr 2012 #6