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Eric

I work in a local government. What I see and have opinions on, from both my general political outlook (fiscally conservative, libertarian) and also from my internal role, is sometimes at odds.
My municipality is fiscally responsible. When adjusted for inflation, the city’s budget is down about 10% over 20 years, while demand for our services (fire, ambulance, police, recreation, streets) are all up significantly.
Yet, we live on the dole from the federal government. Waiting for grants for much needed infrastructure that never comes.
I’m more convinced every day that government, at local level, where people directly receive daily services - is a net positive for society.
And federal level government is bloated, spread thin, and politically unable to be fiscally responsible.

2024-08-30 19:50:43 UTC

Stack & Chill or Run the Fool’s Errand
Bitcoin is the easiest investment to make, once you understand it, if you have a long term timeframe.
Unless you’re bullish on governments fiscally responsibility, Bitcoin will continue to fare well over decades.
To be successful though, refrain from thinking short term. “Looks like it’s going down, I’ll sell and rebuy lower” is a fool’s errand. You may get lucky but at what risk and what cost. You risk your stack. You cost yourself mental capacity and anxiety.
Much more productive to stack, DCA, workout, read, spend time with loved ones. That’s real wealth. And that is what you get when you keep your focus on the long term.

2024-08-27 12:31:27 UTC

First the series of Twitter files, now Meta also explaining how the government pressured them to censor content. https://image.nostr.build/359f36056795d11d79d8cb0f856e3fea6512bf0d9a582d344ba8ccf97b95bafb.jpg

2024-08-22 12:47:54 UTC

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Welcome Jeff!

2024-01-07 19:11:14 UTC

Testings zaps

2023-12-25 05:41:04 UTC

Merry Christmas Nostr! 2023

2023-12-11 14:16:23 UTC

GM Friends

2023-12-01 21:01:52 UTC

Bitcoin miners are high beta plays on Bitcoin’s success.
A way better investment choice than most shitcoins.
$RIOT
$MARA
$BITF
$HUT

2023-11-27 01:45:31 UTC

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Sorry for your loss, I hope you can find comfort in all of your memories.

2023-11-27 01:33:08 UTC

Nostr will be signal during the hype peak, while X will be overrun by bots.
Thanks for pushing for this @npub1sg6…f63m @npub1a2c…w83a

2023-07-02 13:37:42 UTC

I see a lot of nostr talk on nostr, and not many Bitcoin / financial discussions.

2023-07-02 13:36:20 UTC

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2023-07-02 02:34:34 UTC

Some people talk way too much on Nostr.

2023-05-20 18:42:36 UTC

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Do you live in a Bitcoin? Do you drive a Bitcoin? Does your Bitcoin qualify you to work at certain professions? Real estate, vehicles, educational degrees/certifications are all forms of investments. The fallacy is believing Bitcoin is he only investment one needs.
Different investments provide different life needs. Bitcoin is a sovereign bearer asset, its government-less, permission-less, secure, open source, fast, and transparent money. But its not necessarily the most profitable investment to hold during various time ranges.

2023-05-20 17:09:32 UTC

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No doubt, not your keys not your coins. But does that mean its best to be 100% in Bitcoin? Probably not.

2023-05-20 16:59:30 UTC

Here is some Alpha-
You can be a Bitcoin maxi but also diversify. Stay humble.
Miner/Bitcoin related equities often follow the same hype cycle as Bitcoin, with higher beta. Allocating a small amount to ETFs like $DAPP, $BITQ, and $WGMI; along with equities such as $RIOT, $MARA, and $BITF are ways to gain exposure to higher beta plays, while still investing in the Bitcoin ecosystem. Many have January 2025 dated options available! 👀
For me, this is much more palatable than shitcoins. Not investment advice.

2023-05-20 16:43:39 UTC

Just set up my zaps, I think. Can someone zap me so I can see if it works?

2023-05-20 16:36:27 UTC

Wgmi, but not because Bitcoin is some get rich quick investment.

2023-02-21 18:45:27 UTC

Political division in the US: All time high.
Geopolitical tensions: highest since cold war.
Countries that hate the US: numerous
US debt/GDP levels: highest since WW2
Currency wars: occurring
Trade wars: occurring
Sanctions: backfiring on the US / EU

2023-02-17 14:03:34 UTC

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pv🧑🏻‍🌾

2023-02-06 01:06:14 UTC

Bitcoin is money that is decentralized, open source, immutable, and unable to be debased.
Nortr is the exact same, but for freedom of speech and communication.
Super bullish for humanity.

2023-02-04 19:01:12 UTC

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Paid the invoice but the relay is red for me still.

2023-02-04 00:55:10 UTC

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Agreed but whats to say Nostr won’t become the same?