I understand where you're coming from because I also considered myself left/progressive when I entered bitcoin. I have heard erikcason (nprofile…uly5) and HODL (nprofile…zk3a) say the same thing.
Emotionally I understand the desire for equality, justice, peace, and freedom; all of which are accounted for in libertarian theory without the use of government coersion.
It took me a lot of arguments, studying, and self reflection to realize that the majority of bitcoiners correctly associate leftism with communism and progressivism with socialism. Philosophically, politically, economically, and historically that is the case.
All of these terms are shadows on the cave wall, but the practical implications of adopting a particular political or philosophical theory does matter in my view.
If you want to continue using those terms to define yourself you'll likely continue to find resistance with bitcoiners until a fresh batch shows up in the next bull run.
We don't need to agree to work together for a better future, but any attempt to reconcile leftist ideology with bitcoin is cognitive dissonance in my experience.
Mad respect to your work and your journey. I'm grateful a majority of mine happened internally 😂
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2024-10-23 13:40:40
in reply to nevent1q…fjnw
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