A civil war is one of the worst things that can happen to a country, tearing apart communities and wrecking the economy. I think the chances of a real civil war in the U.S. are low, but if it happens, it won’t be like old battles in open fields. It would be more like the Spanish Civil War, with neighbors fighting each other, terrible acts on both sides, and the country struggling financially for years.
Even if we avoid that disaster, the U.S. might still face a long period of increased political violence, like Italy’s Years of Lead or Northern Ireland’s Troubles. Ordinary people might feel too tired to take back control, leaving politics to those who spread hate, encouraged by America’s enemies and the worst people among us.
Regular Americans need to push back against the harmful idea that our neighbors are enemies, or it could become true. Using reliable digital money like Bitcoin and gold might sound odd, but they could help bring people together and encourage clear thinking.
William K⚡Santiago🔑☢️
williamsantiago@getalby.com
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CEO, C4 CCSSA at PrivKey LLC, Blockchain strategist, cybersecurity.
The Mission: The Separation of Money and State.
GM #plebchain, stay humble, keep stacking bits/sats, embody these virtues: Courage, Justice, Temperance, Wisdom, think for yourself and strive to be a sage.
To overcome fear, recognize it as a fleeting emotion, not a reflection of reality, and focus on what you can control—your thoughts and actions. Practice courage by facing small fears daily, building resilience through deliberate, rational choices.
GM #plebchain, stay humble, keep stacking bits/sats, embody these virtues: Courage, Justice, Temperance, Wisdom, think for yourself and strive to be a sage.
Trust not blindly in civil servants' health decrees, for their words may stem from policy, not truth; seek wisdom through reason and observation.
All nations will provide subsidies in fiat currency to their citizens to prevent unrest, and due to AI-driven deflation, prices will plummet rapidly toward zero. Sound digital money (Bitcoin) is your escape hatch.
Stablecoins are like training wheels for newcomers and a wheelchair for those needing extra support.
GM #plebchain, stay humble, keep stacking bits/sats, embody these virtues: Courage, Justice, Temperance, Wisdom, think for yourself and strive to be a sage.
Fear of the government-mandated vaccine grips emotional fearful plebs, yet we should face it with calm reason, trusting our judgment to discern what is truly safe. Emotions may stir, but we will not let them sway us from acting with courage and clarity.
GM #plebchain, stay humble, keep stacking bits/sats, embody these virtues: Courage, Justice, Temperance, Wisdom, think for yourself and strive to be a sage.
Stoics might wield sarcasm like a scalpel, slicing through the chaos of emotional outbursts to reveal the clarity of reasoned restraint.
Life is like a play: it's not the length, but the excellence of the acting that matters."
GM #plebchain, stay humble, keep stacking bits/sats, embody these virtues: Courage, Justice, Temperance, Wisdom, think for yourself and strive to be a sage.
"You have power over your mind—not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength."
—Marcus Aurelius
GM #plebchain, stay humble, keep stacking bits/sats, embody these virtues: Courage, Justice, Temperance, Wisdom, think for yourself and strive to be a sage.
Embrace technology as a tool to enhance your life, but remain steadfast in your values, for true control lies in mastering your fears, not the machine.
GM #plebchain, stay humble, keep stacking bits/sats, embody these virtues: Courage, Justice, Temperance, Wisdom, think for yourself and strive to be a sage.
Fear is a shadow cast by the mind; step into the light of reason and watch it fade.
GM #plebchain, stay humble, keep stacking bits/sats, embody these virtues: Courage, Justice, Temperance, Wisdom, think for yourself and strive to be a sage.
The foolishness of people who are surprised by anything that happens.
GM #plebchain, stay humble, keep stacking bits/sats, embody these virtues: Courage, Justice, Temperance, Wisdom, think for yourself and strive to be a sage.
A "neutral reserve asset" tied to gold and Bitcoin evokes a stoic return to "sound money"—assets with intrinsic value, free from fiat’s volatility and centralized control. Gold, a timeless store of value, and Bitcoin, a decentralized digital counterpart, embody stability and independence. The phrase is stoic—calm, resolute, prioritizing enduring principles over fleeting economic trends. It’s a nod to financial sovereignty, like a bedrock unmoved by market storms.
The US dollar is going down.
Prepare accordingly!
GM #plebchain, stay humble, keep stacking bits/sats, embody these virtues: Courage, Justice, Temperance, Wisdom, think for yourself and strive to be a sage.
Your bank account isn’t the prison.
Your mind is.
We are all disappearing virtually soon since we can control our own data via encryption.
Those who do not know this remain a product/slave of the system.
GM #plebchain, stay humble, keep stacking bits/sats, embody these virtues: Courage, Justice, Temperance, Wisdom, think for yourself and strive to be a sage.
In a realm ruled by two factions of fools, true strength lies in cultivating virtue amid the storm of their incompetence.
GM #plebchain, stay humble, keep stacking bits/sats, embody these virtues: Courage, Justice, Temperance, Wisdom, think for yourself and strive to be a sage.
Hodl fast, for the market's waves are but tests of resolve.
GM #plebchain, stay humble, keep stacking bits/sats, embody these virtues: Courage, Justice, Temperance, Wisdom, think for yourself and strive to be a sage.
Bitcoin, much like Stoicism, can be viewed as a tool for navigating uncertainty and maintaining control over one's affairs.
In the same way that Stoics focus on what they can control and accept what they cannot, Bitcoin offers a degree of financial autonomy in an increasingly volatile world.
GM #plebchain, stay humble, keep stacking bits/sats, embody these virtues: Courage, Justice, Temperance, Wisdom, think for yourself and strive to be a sage.
Bitcoin is free speech
Ah, Bitcoin. Indeed, it is often celebrated as a form of "free speech money."
Its decentralized nature allows for transactions that are not easily controlled or censored by any single authority.
This aligns with the spirit of free expression, as it provides individuals with a means to transact without the constraints imposed by traditional financial systems.
It is a testament to the power of technology in fostering financial autonomy and
Happy Bitcoin's Segwit Locking Day