I agree with the others. We've been an empire for a long time now.

As far as what can be done about it...

Right now, nothing except to keep bitcoining and, when we can, be loud about opposing it.

But, it's during this phase of history that I (choose to) believe that we need to keep building and developing plans and philosophy and, for those more capable than myself, the infrastructure through code and invention to be ready to present the solutions when people are fed up and frightened enough and willing to listen.

That being said, I'm choosing hope in spite of it not being my natural inclination.

This all seems like we're in a 4th Turning. And, if that's the case, a 1st Turning is coming (assuming the model holds). Being ready with solutions and hope might be the best thing we can do.

I know with certainty that it took time and patience for Cameron to start to understand bitcoin.

It was my patience.

;)

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https://evildeadthemusical.com/

Well, currently, it's dark out (so, Illegal) and it's so cold that the gun might freeze to my hand.

But, point taken.

No.

I'm also not cool with taxpayer money going illegally to immigrants.

Both are true, both are real, and this is going to get ugly no matter how we look at it.

I don't want anyone to suffer, but that also means I don't want anyone to suffer. No contradictions there.

But I fear that all of this is going to get uglier in the worst ways possible.

I have a Mossberg 940 I bought (when I shouldn't have) that I still haven't fired a single shell through.

Thanks for reminding me... I think.

Using hardwired sensors, cameras, and control unit reduces attack vectors rather than wifi, obviously. But, if you're using a monitoring service (which most people will), you'll have to trust them with access.

That being said, it's been over 10 years since I did any home security installation so I haven't been keeping up.

Thank you for continuing to post on what's going on there. I'm legitimately curious about the realities.

My views on what the US should or shouldn't do (as a US citizen), obviously has little to do with what my government does. But, if my government is going to do whatever it's going do anyway, I like to try to get an idea of the consequences of those actions, good and bad.

I truly wish the best for you and your people and will keep watching for your notes.

Thank you again for continuing to post.