34 sats \ 1 reply \ @siggy47 OP 6 Jun
I have never heard this idea about an MS-13 satanism angle. I have listened to Bukele before. Maybe I missed it.
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67 sats \ 0 replies \ @Car 6 Jun
Its well known in Mexican culture.
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97 sats \ 3 replies \ @Car 6 Jun freebie
I find this very interesting because the leaders in my church and brotherhood share a similar approach. Their leadership is very practical and unique—something you can't learn anywhere else—and it all begins with prayer. We have a lot of work to do in America, because it is a battle of good vs evil in the states. Blessed to be in Texas and Austin, because I know its worse in other areas in America. I need to do a better job about talking about my values and principles because these are more important than ever right now.
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33 sats \ 2 replies \ @Car 6 Jun
I wrote about El Salvador in July of 2021 it's interesting to see a lot of what I thought at the time actually came to be.
https://www.thrillerbitcoin.com/how-bitcoin-brought-humanity-back-to-el-salvador/
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3 sats \ 1 reply \ @davidw 6 Jun
A great write-up on the history of El Salvador. So much knowledge in there.
Curious though, what were you thinking that wasn’t evident at the time? I didn’t find too much besides the following:
I really want to read more forward-thinking posts into where El Salvador goes from here, now that the basic foundations of economic freedom are in place. My sense is it could see development at pace that we may not have witnessed before, perhaps surpassing Hong Kong or Singapore or Dubai in transforming themselves in prior decades. Though they are geographically more isolated so I am sceptical. I love hearing the stories of locals returning and finding opportunity in their motherland and construction being 20% of GDP in just a few short years. Of previously unthinkable practices and businesses flourishing.
Reading from visionaries like this who can see and describe a prosperous future I find uplifting. If anyone has read or written articles looking further forward please drop them or below or send them my way.
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21 sats \ 0 replies \ @Car 6 Jun
Not sure I heard a lot of people saying this at that time. I was def one of few. Lot of people thought he was just a dumb puppet.
Also thanks for the comment David, lot of what he talks about in the interview are very basic practical approaches to building a community with a strong foundation it reminds me very much of Church leadership. Something that shocked me when I came back to the church in 21. Regardless how you may feel about it they do teach you to be mindful of your past and seek advice from elders but it all starts with prayer. Sacrificing oneself for the service of others or the future is common knowledge and something that you either fall in line with or leave. The people that leave usually come back because its the only thing that can fill that void they may have in life. Obviously not for everyone but it does work to transform people and communities. Its good to see someone has taken this approach to a country.
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77 sats \ 0 replies \ @leaf 6 Jun
El Salvador were in a desperate situation and took extreme actions to clean it up. I am normally on the side of its more important to maintain the freedom of the innocent than jail the guilty, but they provide an example that when things are that bad, for the good of the masses, jailing a few innocents may be justifiable.
Also find his emphasis on God interesting - felt very "one nation under God". Such ideas can unite a country - are necessary for a cohesive society.
After watching the interview, I read a little about Bukele. Seems he started out advertising for political parties, which makes his success more understandable - not to take away from the difficult decisions he's made.
I don't trust politicians, but what Bukele has done does seem remarkable. Will be interested in what happens when his presidency ends. Wouldn't be surprised if it unravels as quickly as it improved. Although apparently crime was dropping before Bukele came to power, so maybe he isn't solely responsible for El Salvador's improvements
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67 sats \ 0 replies \ @SatsMate 7 Jun
I loved this interview. They went from a dire situation to one where they are free, sovereign, and have a bright future ahead of them - and they also are investing in infrastructure and education.
Nayib Bukele is my President, and I am here in the U.S. still. Degrees of magnitude better than Biden. Even a little better than Trump IMO.
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67 sats \ 0 replies \ @doubleplusgood23 7 Jun
I read this amazing article on El Salvador, very very long but I was completely engrossed in reading it
https://mattlakeman.org/2024/03/30/notes-on-el-salvador/
This quote really stood out to me
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67 sats \ 0 replies \ @Car 6 Jun
YouTube:
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75 sats \ 0 replies \ @quark 6 Jun
So it was all a miracle after all😏
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63 sats \ 0 replies \ @mh31 6 Jun
Tucker doesn’t even ask about Bitcoin
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54 sats \ 0 replies \ @grayruby 6 Jun
I haven’t listened to this yet but I plan to check it out later today when I have some time.
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54 sats \ 2 replies \ @cristaiji 6 Jun
Have just started listening to this. You beat me to posting it however. 😄
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35 sats \ 1 reply \ @siggy47 OP 6 Jun
I'm about a half hour in. I hope Tucker doesn't just softball the guy.
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67 sats \ 0 replies \ @cristaiji 6 Jun
Absolutely. I like Tucker but I’ve seen him do that in a few other interviews.
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