I have yet to see anyone note a fundamental difference between fiat currencies and bitcoins: that fiat currency supposedly has value through the decree of a government, whereas bitcoins gain their value from the voices of the people. And that these two approaches fall into two categories: centralised control, and decentralised control. The decentralised control… Continue reading Bitcoin and the Democratisation of the Value of Currency
Category: Philosophy
Peter Schiff on Gold vs. Bitcoins Misses the Point
Peter Schiff is absolutely one of the smartest guys out there, and I have a lot of respect for him. However, he’s still missing the point about bitcoins and how they have intrinsic value. But first, here’s his most recent video on the topic: Peter is stuck on how gold has intrinsic value through physical… Continue reading Peter Schiff on Gold vs. Bitcoins Misses the Point
Killing Cops is OK. Sometimes.
The topic of violence really sets a lot of people off. Those that love it, get upset when you point out that they participate and endorse it. Those that abhor violence, get testy when the topic of defense comes up. The first of those is easily seen in any discussion of tax with a statist.… Continue reading Killing Cops is OK. Sometimes.
“Legalize Gay Marriage” is the Wrong Question
I often wonder why people ask such idiotic questions or debate such moronic issues, like legalizing gay marriage. The state has no business telling you who you can love or who you can marry. (Let’s assume consenting adults here and not go off on the retarded statist tangent. That actually needs to be said for… Continue reading “Legalize Gay Marriage” is the Wrong Question
Consumers Are Not Job Creators
It’s rather annoying to hear the worst nonsense constantly paraded around like some kind of eternal truth. That “consumers are job creators” is some of that drivel. It only takes a moment to understand why. I, along with billions of other people, am a consumer. I want a time machine. So do a lot of… Continue reading Consumers Are Not Job Creators
The Rise of Voluntaryism/Anarchism
I just noticed that the Adam vs. the Man logo now uses the voluntaryist “V”. He used to espouse strong libertarian ideas, but now seems to be a flat out voluntaryist. Good on him!
Christianity and Anarchism/Voluntaryism
For quite a while I’ve been mulling over how Christianity is anarchistic, and even necessarily so. Then I came across this: http://anarchast.com/front/2013/5/2/anarchast-ep72-with-paul-rosenberg-christians-are-anarchists.html When you think about it, it makes sense. Christianity doesn’t force anyone to be a Christian. The entire point is to freely choose. Freewill is paramount. This is pretty much what you get… Continue reading Christianity and Anarchism/Voluntaryism
1 More Reason to Use Bitcoin – Feds Steal Mt. Gox Dwolla Funds
The irony here is simply sickening. The Feds have stolen funds from Mt. Gox’s Dwolla account. Don’t they see that what they are doing only gives 1 more reason to use bitcoin? They can’t seize bitcoins, so that danger is eliminated. Governments can steal your fiat stored in banks or payment processors, but they can’t… Continue reading 1 More Reason to Use Bitcoin – Feds Steal Mt. Gox Dwolla Funds
3D Guns Banned by Tyrants
Information is now officially illegal in the United Police States of America. Cody Wilson’s 3D printed guns and gun parts have been shut down. Well, kind of. Truth is, the cat is out of the bag. You can get a torrent of it here: http://thepiratebay.sx/search/liberator/0/99/0 Now is the time to download it. Pump up the… Continue reading 3D Guns Banned by Tyrants
The Right of Revolution
I’d never seen the New Hampshire Constitution before, but man… talk about BAD. ASS. Check out article 10: [Art.] 10. [Right of Revolution.] Government being instituted for the common benefit, protection, and security, of the whole community, and not for the private interest or emolument of any one man, family, or class of men; therefore, whenever… Continue reading The Right of Revolution