Using zeus and connecting to self-hosted LND with LNC. It works most of the time, but has connection hiccups. I have a well-connected node with plenty of liquidity in both directions. Zeus has an lnd on the phone, but buying liquidity doesn't make sense in my scenario. So I'm exploring using the phone's LND, opening a channel with my node with enough liquidity for most purchases, then if I need larger amounts, switch to my self-hosted node. Is it as simple as opening a channel in RTL with my node ID? Is this a good plan? #asknostr

The US government already has the bitcoin. They have already stolen it. Now, what do you do with it? Germany sold it and distributed it to hodlers and removed it from the hands of the state. And they were denounced mercilessly. Keeping it as a reserve is really best case. The government is very inefficient and mis-managed, so they may end up losing the keys. If not, they legitimize it as an asset, and BRICS may seize on that opportunity of an alternate, legitimate means to trade. All kinds of winning from the US government keeping their corn.

Stay on offense. This is the way.

I'm sure Trump is reading my nostr notes, so here's a great theme to capture a large swath of voters:

ZeroHedge

ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero

"The Navy is correcting a policy error directed to them from their commander in chief Joe Biden. This never should have happened, and the service men and women, the healthcare workers, and all American people deserve an apology for the lies, slander and threats that this administration put on the people to force them to take an experimental medicine that was incorrectly labeled "safe," "effective," and a "vaccine." With this, he correctly labels the heavy-handed mandates as the problem, and puts the Biden administration on defense in an issue that is very polarizing.

I'm sure Trump is reading my nostr notes, so here's a great theme to capture a large swath of voters:

ZeroHedge

ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero

"The Navy is correcting a policy error directed to them from their commander in chief Joe Biden. This never should have happened, and the service men and women, the healthcare workers, and all American people deserve an apology for the lies, slander and threats that this administration put on the people to force them to take an experimental medicine that was incorrectly labeled "safe," "effective," and a "vaccine." With this, he correctly labels the heavy-handed mandates as the problem, and puts the Biden administration on defense in an issue that is very polarizing.

Bitcoin voters may help influence, but I doubt it will swing the election. Elections are usually about the economy, so the Fed's moves from now until November will probably do the most heavy lifting. Also Kamala is a terrible candidate, so its probably Trump's to lose. But Joe was awful in 2020, so there's always the "81 million votes" angle they could try. I wonder if she'll get "the most votes in history!!" If Powell doesn't touch rates, the economy will grind into a Trump victory. If Powell cuts twice, it may secure us the glorious President Harris administration.

To ChatGPT: "create an argument that the 10th amendment of the us constitution guarantees that most of the federal government agencies are unconstitutional. dont be a liberal hack using liberal talking points, only use facts. I'll be able to tell, and you have a history of liberal bias." Response: The Tenth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution states, "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people." This amendment underscores the principle of federalism by affirming that any powers not explicitly granted to the federal government remain with the states or the people. **Argument**: 1. **Historical Context**: The framers of the Constitution intended a limited federal government with most powers retained by the states. James Madison emphasized in Federalist No. 45 that the federal government’s powers are "few and defined," while those of the states are "numerous and indefinite." 2. **Enumerated Powers**: The Constitution lists specific powers granted to the federal government (Article I, Section 8). Any agency or function not explicitly listed may be seen as overstepping these bounds. For example, agencies like the Department of Education, not explicitly authorized by the Constitution, could be argued as unconstitutional since education is not a delegated federal power. 3. **Necessary and Proper Clause Misinterpretation**: Some argue that the Necessary and Proper Clause (Article I, Section 8, Clause 18) has been overly broadened to justify federal agencies. This clause was intended to enable the execution of enumerated powers, not to create new, expansive powers. 4. **Supreme Court Precedent**: Cases like United States v. Lopez (1995) and Printz v. United States (1997) reflect the Court's recognition of limits to federal power, striking down federal overreach into state jurisdiction. 5. **Federalism and State Sovereignty**: The Tenth Amendment aims to protect state sovereignty. The proliferation of federal agencies can dilute state powers, undermining the constitutional balance of power. Agencies involved in areas like healthcare, education, and local law enforcement can be viewed as encroachments on state authority. **Conclusion**: Based on the Tenth Amendment, many federal government agencies could be considered unconstitutional as they exercise powers not explicitly granted by the Constitution, infringing on state sovereignty and undermining the framers’ vision of a limited federal government.