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volition 1 month ago
Context matters. The Iranian Islamic Republic regime seized and stole billions in private property—including that of American citizens and companies—when it forcibly overthrew the monarchy in 1979, nationalizing industries, expropriating foreign investments, and confiscating assets brought by those who invested precious know-how, technology, and capital to help modernize the country. It has ruled with brutal ruthlessness ever since, crushing dissent through mass executions, torture, forced disappearances, and the routine killing of those holding alternative views—whether protesters in 2009, 2019, 2022, or the ongoing 2025–2026 uprisings where thousands have been murdered in the streets for demanding basic freedoms. It is an authoritarian theocratic dictatorship with zero respect for human rights, freedom of expression, freedom of assembly, or the sanctity of property ownership—routinely violating international law, sponsoring terrorism across the region, pursuing nuclear weapons in defiance of global agreements, and threatening the lives of millions through its proxies and ballistic missile arsenal. In this context, it is the right decision by the US to attack and will reduce the likelihood of future US enemies emerging through example.
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volition 1 month ago
Reached #btc and #bch extreme low price fatigue. Crypto fear and greed metre at 13 today - still extreme fear. Takeaways from this fall: - Bitcoin is a fiat currency, as it is effectively controlled/highly influenced by a group of clued-up developers and to use Bitcoin one must meet the protocol. 21 million cap protected here in the first instance. - BTC had investment from Epstein, who likely had an incentive to minimise its ability to compete transactionally - BTC is what it is. - Diversifying is worthwhile. Time to ponder other things.
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volition 1 month ago
BCH after the rapid fall in the last 24 hours is now down against gold year on year by ~16%. Generally still holding up well. image