The main problem is that Zimbabwe is no longer a modern economy; it has reverted to primitive barter. Talk about "printing" money? The money became so worthless they couldn't use it to purchase paper or ink to print it on. They literally ran out of both so the printing stopped. A first in the history of the world!
There's not much hope to making things better until Mugabe is gone. But there are social crediters in Zimbabwe. Not too long ago the Social Crediter received a letter from Francis Feather, reproduced below. You are closer to the situation than we are, Jessop. Will you make an attempt to contact him if he is still around. Does anyone know? The Republic of South Africa is a more reasonable prospect at the moment. It is a modern economy in a land of enormous potential. -- Social Crediter No. 79 No. 2 March-April 2000 ***Recently we received a very interesting letter and a short article (see page opposite) from Mr. Francis Feather who emigrated to Zimbabwe in 1983 for health and family reasons. Both are reproduced below, very slightly edited for reasons of space. He was prompted to write, after a friend lent him a number of recent back issues of The Social Crediter and because his contact with Social Credit goes back a long way. His letter tells us that:*** "... in 1929, after being two years articled to a firm of Chartered Accountants and completing my Intermediate Examinations, economics became a major part of my Syllabus and I found therein a number of claims and assertions which I was quite unable to accept. I was aware of widespread unease at the time, as currently there were numerous movements in support of and opposition to Silvio Gesell, G. K. Chesterton and his Distributive movement, Henry George's Single Tax (Land Tax) etc. "During 1932 The Accountant ran a debate through its columns on Social Credit (itself taking an opposing stance) conducted by - I think, a Professor Marshall of Manchester University. He was about the only opponent at that time, to my knowledge, who made the mistake of quoting Douglas accurately! Reading the instalments from week to week it seemed to me that it was Douglas who was writing sense and Professor Marshall who was on the wrong lines - and I contributed to the ensuing correspondence. So I visited my bookshop and bought whatever books by C.H.D. were then in print. I contacted The New Age and still have the volume containing the original serialisation of Economic Democracy. I even induced my economics lecturer to accompany me to a meeting in the Westminster Central Hall which Douglas addressed and he admitted to being impressed! "I became a member of the London Social Credit Club run by Dr. Mitchell and her husband, Dr. Purvis, where some of my lifelong friendships were made. I subscribed to The New English Weekly, Social Credit, The Social Crediter, and New Democracy all from vol.1 no.1 and have the earlier volumes beautifully bound in green buckram. "After qualifying as a Chartered Accountant, I sought a Bachelor of Laws Degree at London University, centered from in King's College, Strand, which was very close to the then secretariat offices (163a Strand) - where I frequently went for a cup of tea. Later, I joined the Education scheme and my certificate A (less advanced grade) signed by C.H. Douglas, A.L.Gibson (another Chartered Accountant) and Tudor Jones is dated 17th January 1938. I also attended the reception and Dinner in London to welcome Major Douglas back from one of his world tours. One of my prized possessions is a large photograph of that assembly. "By now World War phase 2 was upon us and when it actually broke out it fell to me to liquidate the Social Credit Secretariat Ltd., in accordance with Douglas's wish. "Then, my life dramatically changed. A partner, senior to me, was called up as a member of Officer's Reserve and I was thrust into his chair. I was enrolled into Dad's Army. Christmas 1941, the firm's offices were wiped off the map in the first fire blitz on London and my father, who was senior partner, did not survive the shock. "Come 1945 with the first post war elections, I was pressurised into standing in Southend - on Sea and (thanks to CHD for all I had learned from him) I succeeded at the first attempt. I served 28 years on the County Borough Council - principally as Chairman of the Finance Committee - ultimately resigning in protest at the signing of Ted Heath's Local Government Amendment Act to abolish County Boroughs. To me, so obviously a step towards Regionalisation. Later, I withdrew from all political affiliations, requesting the withdrawal of my name from the list of Honorary Vice Presidents, in protest at the signing of the Masstricht Treaty. "In 1978 I underwent a serious spinal operation and in 1983 emigrated to Zimbabwe where I joined my elder daughter and my son and their families. "Never have I lost any of my interest in Douglas's ideas and my library is extensive. I have been taking steps to guarantee that it is not destroyed on my death and have recently agreed with the local University for them to accept it as a gift and make it available to anyone interested, whether University or not. The University representatives who visited me seemed greatly impressed with my outline of what it was all about. "Feeling that circumstances here are much on a line with those current when Aberhart achieved his breakthrough in Alberta, I have attempted to establish a group of students, but have been continuously frustrated by deaths and transfers to Harare or emigrations from Zimbabwe. These have included two Ministers, one of whom was killed in a car crash. "I have written a few letters to the papers and a few articles for my students for circulation by them. "Enclosed is a copy of my Where Does Responsibility Lie?. "FRANCIS FEATHER" -- --------- Original Message --------- DATE: Sun, 9 Nov 2003 09:05:10 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: >On Saturday 08 Nov 2003 7:26 pm, Bill wrote: >> We very badly need a demonstration project. The next >> great historical opportunity is Iraq. Secretary >> Powell and Ambassador Bremer have proposed an Alaska- >> like plan, which would be the foot in the door for >> the social credit perspective. The financial system >> is being rebuilt from point zero, so it could take >> many forms. There is nothing preventing us from >> having an input to the discussions. >------------------------------------ > >Bill, seriously, why don't you consider Zimbabwe? >They are even now having meetings to try to sort out their failed economy. >Inflation is currently running at 455%. > >Any good solution for the Zimbabwe problem will resonate throughout Africa. > >I'm sure that you, Vic, and Wally could start to engage them in discussions. I >can't give you any 'intro', but I'm sure you could start to make contact >somewhere through the Internet. > >Jessop. ____________________________________________________________ Enter now for a chance to win a 42" Plasma Television! http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;6413623;3807821;f?http://mocda1.com/1/c/563632/113422/313631/313631 AOL users go here: http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;6413623;3807821;f?http://mocda1.com/1/c/563632/113422/313631/313631 This offer applies to U.S. Residents Only --^---------------------------------------------------------------- This email was sent to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?a84IaC.bcVIgP.YXJjaGl2 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] TOPICA - Start your own email discussion group. FREE! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/create/index2.html --^----------------------------------------------------------------
