I have no false hope that the entrenched Republicans are any less corrupt (especially if tied to Uniparty, insider trading, etc)...but I am in favor of ending the filibuster and getting actual legislation passed (versus executive order) to put more guard rails in place regarding voting, immigration...and bonus if it included term limits and insider trading restrictions, and unassailable protections for bitcoin and freedom. If Democrats get to end the filibuster, you can bet they have a queue of legislation to take away freedoms and fair elections, removing restrictions on immigration, attacking bitcoin, taxes on unrealized gains, stacking supreme court, weapon confiscation, etc.

Apparently, the over-educated skipped their history and government classes? Or they were graded on one hell of a curve.

Worth the read...patience... ==== In the traditional world, this moment is called an IPO. It’s the moment when early believers cash out, when founders become wealthy, when venture capitalists return money to their limited partners. It’s not a moment of failure, it’s a moment of success. The company doesn’t die during its IPO. It transitions. It matures. Ownership becomes distributed. ... And once it’s complete, once the distribution has run its course, once ownership is sufficiently fragmented, that’s when the real institutional adoption can begin in earnest. Because the market will finally be able to absorb real capital without the overhang of massive concentrated positions waiting to exit. ====

Bitcoin’s Silent IPO: Why This Consolidation Isn’t What You Think

The quiet liquidity event reshaping Bitcoin’s ownership base and its future stability

My thoughts exactly...

Mathmatically, it is doomed to failure...but if you want to slow the bleeding, get people off the books that simply do not belong there.

I love Colorado...I can't stand that we are on the wrong side of history when it comes to politics/policy, though.

And honestly...so was social security. I recognized that early in my career - and only about 4 years away from being able to draw social security benefits still do not plan on seeing any funds. I'd happily sign them away if they just didn't tax my existing savings/investments. Otherwise, I'll take it early since I definitely put money in as an engineer/consultant/business owner. Then either buy BTC or a cup of coffee with how much it will be worth after inflation.

We need to take care of widows and orphans - for all others...get a job. And if your poor health choices result in bad health...pay for your own healthcare. Of course, I'm more than happy for us to bring down corrupt big pharma/agra/food/insurance and let the free market determine pricing.

I did this with my personal portfolio and 401k/IRA for over 3 decades...then applied the same discipline to HODLing. Of course, I'm kinda ready to enjoy some of the fruits of my labors...so if those whales could just settle down with all of their btc sales...

A couple good memes from Robert Malone's Sunday Strip

Things that make you go "hmm...."

I seriously love this. Those two Democrats are arguably the most toxic in their party...and there are several to choose from.