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Lots of jubilation about Trump coming out with a pro- #Bitcoin script, but I’d just like to remind everyone that Trump’s DOJ indicted Julian Assange under the Espionage Act, he didn’t free Ross when he was President, and he didn’t pardon Snowden. Actions speak louder than words. Anyway, goodnight.

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I love you bro. But politics is more complex than that. If it was so straightforward and simple, you as an American citizen could run for office, win and then set all of them free. Even Bukele, who heads up a country with less than 2% of the population and a fraction of the percent of the economic & political mass - is taking years to turn the ship around. It’s all good and well to yell about libertarian principles - and you are RIGHT - but just saying it, and assuming it’s as simple as waving a magic wand, doesn’t mean it is. Anyways. Good night 🙏🏽🫡🫶🏽
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Trump pardoned 143 people when he was president, many of whom had literally murdered people, but you think it was too “complex” for Trump to pardon Ross? And why did Trump’s DOJ actively indict Assange? Not even Obama did that… I’m not trying to “yell about libertarian principles,” I’m pointing out that Trump’s actions stand in stark contrast to the words he is using now to garner support before the next election. Talk is cheap.
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Why? Because there are/were more warmongering republicans than there were Ross/Assange fans. Not even close. So it is either Ross and Assange or keep and grow power. And if Assange wanted, he could have just followed Snowden to Russia. Also Trump, Tate brothers, and even JStark and even Jesus Christ could have just lived their great lifes instead of going through all the trouble. They fight their fights their way. Since for whatever good or not reasons we continue our comfortable lifes while not much contributing to those fights, we are not in a position to have strong opinions on how which of them should sacrifice themselves or one another.
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Clearly they were more simple pardons bc I don’t know nor have heard of a single one of the other pardons. They were probably meaningless concessions. Every poetical action comes with a visible and a hidden price. Also - You seriously think it’s just one guy running the show from the Oval Office? Come on man. You’re smarter than that. At the very least, his actions are far greater than yours or mine. He’s in the arena. There might not be 100% hit rate or accuracy, but he’s the man in the arena.
Trump is no longer suitable to be the president of the U.S. If Trump becomes the president again, Putin will be saved and Ukraine and Taiwan will be unlucky. Therefore, Trump must not be allowed to be president of the U.S.again. Trump is only suitable to be an Internet celebrity, not to be the president of the U.S. Too dangerous⚠️.
Exactly! trump has already proven that he isn’t gone pardon Julian, Edward, Ross, not to forget his covid approach and the release of the Kennedy files. Only RFK Jr is the most suitable candidate, also pro bitcoin, more diplomatic (not a bully like trump) more knowledgeable on all topics (that’s why neither trump nor biden want to debate him) and so much more positive things, RFK Jr as next US president!
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Neither did Biden, under his leadership, there was Operation Chokepoint 2.0, jailing open source developers. It seems to me Biden's actions are horrible and he does not even have words. Prediction markets seem to agree that Trump is doing something right to get the votes. I agree that what he'll actually do will be very different, he is very chaotic. The problem is Biden is predictable and people don't like what he's doing and going to do. So in this case, the outlook is much better with Trump, even though you are absolutely right. Prediction markets seems to agree, Trump knows how to get votes. Biden is now 36%. image
we have to be honest - Ross Ulbricht has basically zero name recognition or figureheads close to Trump circa his 2016-2020 campaigns. Look at his inner circle then vs now. Maybe Patrick Byrne mentioned/knew of him? Certainly not Bannon, or Trump's kids Now he has Ramaswamy + Massie in his ear, two lifelong libertarians that have fought for his cause for years I don't think Ross was ever on the radar or he was even aware back then
The Enemy of my Enemy is my friend. The ideology of the Left, in all its forms (Socialism, Communism, Totalitarianism), is the Enemy!!! They all insist on total power and control. Trump could be an ally. Allies come in many forms and colors...he is tinted Orange after all
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The enemy of my enemy is my friend. This is a big one. Think about it. This is how people gather together bonded by the feeling of hate for something, instead of love for something. These kinds of groups, without any doubt, will represent a destructive force into the system. They don't stand for anything, they just against. And that must be a life of pain and suffering. In the end, you have the choice.
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Good thing Bitcoin doesn't need Donald's permission or help. He should prove each promise by locking up each one with bitcoin (in a multisig, with several judges? Developing that process would be interesting). Welcome to the trustless society.