pull down to refresh
109 sats \ 5 replies \ @k00b 5 May 2023 \ on: Don't put your hope in politicians bitcoin
I don't understand the interest around RFK. He's a high profile bitcoin ally (seemingly), but he's not going to win a presidential election, nor be able to make meaningful change should he win an election.
Afaict he's simply pairing the world's oldest affinity scam (blood relation) to the newest, "I support crypto."
I think I understand it. It is simply that people want someone to speak for them. We are conditioned in the US to put our faith in "the system" and electing the "right team". You are correct in your assessment.
At best the RFK pro-bitcoin stance is a signal that this is a popular position among his potential supporters.
reply
I meant to add, I think this was a big part of Trump's success with people that I never dreamed would support someone like him. He seemed to stand up for them when others would not. That is the perception at least. I've talked to many folks I know that are Trump fans or at least supported him. I hear this same thing over and over. This is the flaw these politicians exploit. They pit us against each other and use us to gain power. The first step to freedom is in your own mind. We have far more power over our futures than any politician.
reply
It definitely seems like a good sign. Although, I'd be more excited to see a mainstream politician support bitcoin.
reply
There are a few aren't there? Ted Cruz and Cynthia Lummis. Probably more I'm not aware of. If bitcoin is successful we will see more of this. I think it is important to remember though that this is not the way bitcoin wins. It is at best a sign it is winning. Winning is bitcoin being impossible to oppose and gain widespread support.
Biden's dumb mining tax is basically the opposite of this. A scam to get votes. Most of these people don't even understand the basics of the Internet. It is an absolute joke that they are respected by people at all. Our ancestors will mock the stupidity of giving these clowns any power over our futures.
reply
deleted by author
reply