"When was the last time you were uncomfortable?"
I apologize to those of you outside the United States, please ignore this post. It seems everyone's politics match the ugliness of their respective currencies.
This is a thank you note, to
@🇺🇸🇺🇸TERRENCE whom I have listened to for years when he was on Swan Cafe. He was one of the few I resonated with with his humor and his ability to painfully and annoyingly bring up how SPAMming/SCAMing on Bitcoin is bad.
Recently, TERRENCE asked me to be on a Spaces called, "Bitcoiners for Harris." I thought that was cool as I have so few 'followers' and never aspire to be an influencer. But, like most, I have strong opinions, especially in cancer and recently Bitcoin so I said sure.
What I didn't know was it was a 1on1 only, as I have never spoken on the Internet before and it was an honor so I went with it at TERRENCE'S lead.
I am not sure if I rambled on and on so I like to write more than I like to speak. Again, as my granddad told me, "everyone is entitled to their own STUPID opinion."
But I want to to show how people can't be boxed into specific groups, especially with Bitcoin. It is annoying to me when I watch a Presidential State of the Union and like sheep half a side (R) stands up to clap or the other half (D) stand up to clap on issues.
That isn't human. Where are the various individuals on both sides who stand up and clap regardless of what their group thinks?
That is the tough part, to go against the grain (insert the famous Steve Jobs quote here).
It is easy to just "Go along" and clap and say "YEAH" when someone says something everyone in the direct, warm center, of the comfort zone.
It's harder to branch out, to learn, to change your mind, to change your views, to listen to others, to lean into your differences, to get UNCOMFORTABLE, perhaps to the edge or chaos.
That is the problem with our society, we all have to be comfortable. Gone are the days when kids played outside from sunup to sundown and came home so thirsty we drank out of the garden hose like they'd been lost in the desert for days. Today, people can't even walk a mile without a water bottle. I grew up in Kansas, we couldn't afford AC but we had an 'Attic Fan' that basically was like a Convection oven as I fell asleep with my head in the window sill dreaming there was a breeze and not just still humid hot air with a layer of sweat on me.
Uncomfortable.
Today, I see the younger generation posting videos of how they RAW DOGGED (or whatever stupid name it is) a flight for 8 hours. Meaning they didn't drink water or eat or watch video or read.
JESUS CHRIST.
Think of the day, our founding mothers and fathers, the covered wagons, chopping wood, our soldiers in battle with trench foot.
When was the last time you were uncomfortable, really uncomfortable?
It's good for the soul.
Especially when discussing tough issues.
Tangent but I am who I am. Am I the only one TERRENCE could find who is a Bitcoiner who supports Harris? Why aren't there more of you? How was I selected and not you to speak on that Space?
Worried about Mark Cuban or what other Maxis think? Uncomfortable?
So, let's dig in, have you already labeled me a Liberal as I simply live in Minneapolis and support Harris?
I have the guts to stand up on both sides of issues so I applaud a candidate who is willing to meet in the middle of issues and change their mind. When Trump considers this a threat? Him: "Hey, you can't be for Securing the Border when it is my issue?"
Me: "Yes you can."
So I tried to convey this speaking on the Space, but let's do a stream of conscience lightning round.
Me:
Yes, I live in Minneapolis. I love Minneapolis. Yes I live in Ilhan Omar's district, no I have never voted for her, extremism has to go on both sides. Yes I went out my front door with my then 18 year old daughter to where George Floyd died. No, George Floyd is not a poster child of good and Derek Chauvin is an ahole cop rightly in prison. No, I do not believe in Defund the Police and agree most police are great and I thank them in person always for being Peace Officers to 'serve and protect.' Yes I have a ton of MAGA/NRA friends but I will never own a gun since I don't have the right temperament. No, I do not live my life fear based and lean socially liberal. No, I don't like Kamala's fiscal policy, especially in Unrealized Gains (I think of Saylor.)
The last 2 presidents have added $16 Trillion to our debt, the next President will not be any better for our debt issue, and Bitcoin could care less.
Bottom line, as I spoke on this, "we spend trillions on trying to kill the people we hate than save the people we love."
TRUMP: Will spend $10 Trillion on fear based policy
HARRIS: Will spend $10 Trillion on love based policy
Bottom line, pretty much a waste of money on both sides but I'd rather help people in America, the homeless or addicted or veterans or get people I love into a house.
Trump's Bitcoin Talk in Nashville was an embarrassment to Bitcoin, to me. He has no idea what he was talking about but sure he rang some bells for the center of the crowd. Low effort.
"BOOOOOO"
...and Kamala Harris is no different but at least I have hope she will take the time to learn about Bitcoin starting with the "Crypto for Harris" crowd who clearly doesn't understand the difference between Bitcoin versus Crypto.
"BOOOOO"
Both sides, I was uncomfortable typing this but I hope you were uncomfortable reading it too.
It proves we are alive.
Fight for Bitcoin.
Support those like TERRENCE who support the uncomfortable.
Again, just one man's stupid opinions, right Granddad?
(insert some meme or picture here as metrics say it is better for engagement)
Using 
Or at least, seed Phrases on Pennies is cheaper than buying washers.
Sign me,
The Thrifty Bitcoiner
Reality:
"Banking uses 56 times more energy than Bitcoin: Valuechain report"
