If you bought a Phone from Simplified Privacy, And then you're using that phone with parts made from China, That was smuggled over borders at lower prices using cryptocurrency, To then type on decentralized social media designed to resist the government, To tell me that the GOVERNMENT should be MORE POWERFUL with tariff TAXES, that force LESS PRIVACY on goods crossing borders... Then you're NOT a Cypherpunk.

Even the US automakers use foreign parts, US automakers would see dramatic price increases.. which means selling even less abroad. An even wider trade deficit. You can not deny that tariffs hurt Americans with inflation. The entire "ripping us off" argument is total dribble. The trade deficit is high, because the US government borrows money from the Chinese (via Treasury bonds), to finance spending. If you buy stuff, you get stuff. That's not "ripping you off", you're borrowing and consuming. If you don't believe me, hear it from both left and right podcasts. Right: Podcast: Judge Napalianto Guest: Prof. Jeffery Sachs, The Disaster of Tariffs https://player.fm/series/judging-freedom/prof-jeffery-sachs-the-disaster-of-tariffs Left: Podcast: Due Dissidence Episode: Are You Not Liberated?

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Are You Not Liberated? (4/3/25) by Due Dissidence

Are You Not Liberated? (4/3/25) from Due Dissidence on Podchaser, aired Friday, 4th April 2025. On this episode: Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" ta...

Reactions to Donald Trump's Tariffs Rand Paul: "This is bad economically, and politically." Dave Smith: "If I buy stuff from Starbucks, I have a trade deficit with Starbucks. That doesn't mean they are ripping me off in trade" Due Dissidence: "Over 50% tariffs on China? You're talking about a Depression" Chinese Minster: "We'll impose a 34% tax on all U.S. imports." Fictional Quote Liar: "34% is tame. The Chinese should have done 70% and replied "Grab her by the p*ssy" Peter Schiff: "Global markets have been far more negatively impacted by China's tariffs on the U.S. than they were by the U.S. tariffs on the world. This further evidences the increasing significance of China's economy and the decreasing importance of our own." Satoshi Nakamodo: "Why'd cryptocurrency fall on this news? That's how to reduce what you tell customs it costs" Frederic Bastiat: "When goods don't cross borders, soldiers will" Fan of Due Dissidence: "Trump is putting tariffs on uninhabited islands? I guess that's Melania's side of the bed" Yemen Houthi Peasants (that Trump bombed): "We will win! Now America will be as poor as us!" South Park's Stan: "Inflation hurts Trailer Park homes. Oh my god, you killed Kenny" April Fools Joker: "BIDEN 2028! HANG IN THERE!" ADD YOUR OWN QUOTES, MEMES, OR REPLIES BELOW

Elon Musk is having kids with multiple women without marriage But yet you think he's going to honor his commitments to "free speech"? He couldn't even keep his promise of Tesla accepting Bitcoin.

The EU politicians are back trying to pass chat control again [1] This is where they backdoor encryption... despite this idea being voted down multiple times already. It's ironic that Socialist Lefties don't want to honor Democracy. [1a]

European Commission - European Commission

Commission unveils ProtectEU – a new European Internal Security Strategy

Today, the European Commission is presenting ProtectEU – a European Internal Security Strategy to support Member States and bolster the EU\

[1b] https://www.techspot.com/news/107408-europe-proposes-backdoors-encrypted-platforms-under-new-security.html

Brave Browser adds ZCash.. but not Monero

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Brave Wallet adds shielded Zcash transactions on desktop, with Android and iOS coming soon | Brave

Starting today, Brave users can conduct shielded Zcash transactions in Brave Wallet. This integration allows the privacy-preserving Zcash (ZEC) to ...

Maybe they'll rug pull it later like IPFS support

Bitcoin Lightning is a really cool concept. And it's totally fine for certain use-cases such as repeat micro-payments. The only point is that it should not be forced as the ONLY solution, "Bitcoin or you're a Shitcoin". Because THAT's what gets people into custodial wallets View quoted note →

I got a job at Google! I'm a junior privacy analyst to promote AI. I will also be volunteering to help Joe Biden's re-election campaign. BIDEN 2028! HANG IN THERE!