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Rob

B777 Captain for living but Bitcoin, self sovereignty and freedom lover.

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2025-03-24 00:53:37

I need to show this to my kids. It's sadly brilliant.
It's so sad I even doubt they will grasp the essence of it, if they even have the attention span to go through the whole video....😔
#nevent1q…60xr

2024-12-21 16:06:08

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All possibly true but all that doesn't define "the best" with regards to the country and especially the people!
There is no doubt that the US has seen prosperity and has been instrumental to many good things in the last 200 years, but I don't see your country 's financial situation (neither ours for that matter) well the last year's.
And we all know exactly why as Bitcoiners.
And as for defining the average American "the best".... I would be interested in knowing what are the bases of your statement.
Defining the best you imply that other are not, I find this interesting coming from an American, but not surprising.

2024-12-21 05:49:13

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Only an American could say something like this🤣
What your forefathers did was indeed remarkable but this "the best" statement is a bit shortsighted and naive in my opinion.

2024-10-02 00:18:42

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I was there in June and absolutely loved the place!
But I haven't been able to spend any Bitcoin though.

2024-09-06 07:56:45

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Welcome to Italy! In which town are you?

2024-09-06 07:54:38

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buongiorno!

2024-09-04 08:44:32

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Sorry, I misunderstood 🤣
Yes it is indeed liberating but not without a few hickups and something I miss the bells and whistles that apple undoubtedly has.

2024-09-03 15:16:00

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Tobo, elaborate please. I think this is a very interesting subject any many could benefit from knowing what your thoughts are.

2024-09-03 08:40:03

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You're a Star, congratulations to you both!
I'm still in the process of making that coin drop with my wife.
I'm in the phase of annoying everyone with my constant Bitcoin and freedom talks, where I don't have the (apparently) ability yet toake her understand the low/high time preference concept.
But as said by many , once you see you can't unsee🤣

2024-08-30 06:52:06

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I switched to android and graphene os for this exact reason a year ago and I'm not going back to the apple cage!

2024-08-26 03:59:00

Travelling from Milan to Amsterdam with Easyjet today.... not by my choice.
What a terrible overal experience.
Not that you can expect anything from a low cost airline but I'm always surprised on how cheap and bad it all is.
I often say to myself that I should avoid these companies as much as possible in the future, but unfortunately in Europe they have invaded the market aggressively.
Another example of how the fiat mentality has change our world for the worst.

2024-08-22 06:26:09

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followed them!

2024-08-21 10:29:08

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I must try this with my kids.
i just did the hosted node with Alby hub.

2024-08-19 07:37:23

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After I tried to pour water in my Nespresso machine this morning.... and half spilled on the countertop because of this stupid cap, I did the same! 🤣

2024-08-18 14:50:03

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Welcome from Italy Neal!

2024-08-11 17:37:24

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I hear you 100%!
I have been an avid apple user since 1999.... but lately a got extremely annoyed by the constant control vexation.
I switched to android (graphene OS), Linux (slimbook 14') and Garmin instinct.
I couldn't be happier with the move. Of course I had to make a few adjustments and there was (and is) definitely a learning curve.... but it all feels more mine and controled..... less polished and flashy i must admit.
There is loads of resources online to help with the switch bit i still find myself struggling with a fee issues once in a while.
Overal I'm very happy and I saved tons of money too!

2024-08-10 08:26:16

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same here! it is really absurd if you think of it.
That is why I have mixed feelings when I hear advices about always comply with your tax obligations.
Sure we don't want people get in trouble but I think that whatever smart way we find not to pay taxes should always be exploited.
For example buying BTC non KYC , selling it the same way if needed, using it anonymous on bitrefill, promoting small circular economies hidden from the tax man's eyes, ecc...

2024-06-30 10:19:16

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significantly lower my time preference!

2024-06-23 15:48:05

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unable to send is the error message

2024-06-19 11:51:57

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So true 🤣!

2024-04-24 07:25:22

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Te capisco si! Io sto cercando il modo di andare via....
Non ne posso più dell'Europa.

2024-04-24 07:21:24

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Joe, I really enjoy the content you create, keep up the good work!

2024-04-16 07:28:24

https://gofund.me/996e9125

2024-02-20 21:53:41

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The problem is "the state".
We stand with you!!!

2023-11-24 15:18:07

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That would be a great ad interim solution!

2023-11-07 06:30:25

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Ray, it's not only islamophobia, it's also antisemitisme and phobia of whatever the mainstream media portrays as the "bad guys" of the moment.
In addition, this urge we all have to cheer for our own ideas (religion in this case) implying their superiority over the others is also detrimental. It immediately creates friction and we don't need that now.
There is no one or better religion for everyone, there is only what is better for us individually , and should therefore remain private.
Obviously this is in contrast with every religion need to "convert" as much as possible.....
The fight today (and for the last decades) is between criminals and terrorists, and the others, of whatever religion they might be are paying the price!

2023-10-22 07:05:04

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True,
Digitally, there is only two ways not be around of people you don't want to be: the first is to remove oneself altogether in the first place, this solution has the added advantage (for the ones that stay) that it eliminates from the environment people not ready for a sound debate.
The other way is to have a centralized entity police the environment and we have seen how that work out, i.e. facebook,LinkedIn,X.
What is left is an open space where there is freedom. Freedom also to misbehave, and the consequences of bad behaviors are only public judgement and possible individual bans. The responsability of the "safety" of what you may read comes back to singe individual, just like with holding bitcoin!

2023-10-21 21:13:29

I have since a few weeks ditched my iphone 11 in favour of a pixel7a with graphene os. I must admit it's been a bit of a steep learning curve out of the apple ecosystem..... I have decided to proceed in steps on my de-applesation path. I feel, as all my devices are due to be replaced, it is the right moment to move to android-graphene and Linux!
These are the steps I've planned:
1- switch phone and operating system but keep using ,on a "general use" profile all the little convenience apps like Google Maps, Microsoft 365 and WhatsApp. I have switched my family to signal though (not without some resistance!)
2- get a Linux laptop (I was thinking of the 14' starbook) with elementary OS.
3- try to get my digital life back in sync without Google and Icloud , with open source alternatives. I need Microsoft 365 for work though.
I'm playing with Nextcloud but I realize that I need to significantly increase my knowledge and IT skills.
What motivates me is this feeling of digital oppression/surveillance that I'm afraid will only increase over the next few years, I'd rather try to break free now than do it when the shit hits the fan after I spend over 5000usd in new shiny apple equipment!
Comments and obviously suggestions are all welcome!!!
Stay humble and stack sats, friends!

2023-10-07 18:09:55

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Not sure if it is really so cool but I loaded my new stas.mobi NFC card with some sats and I played around with it making a few transactions back and forth with WOS.

2023-10-01 16:24:14

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The reaction to 2008 crisis and the pandemic could have been dramatically different and would have put us in a completely different position I understand.
I say “us” even though I’m Italian but my government and the ECB have basically done the same as what the US and the FED have done.
Correct me if I’m wrong please.

2023-10-01 16:10:28

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Excellent app Matt! Thanks for sharing.

2023-09-28 11:37:26

Hilarious 🤣🤣 #note16x4…g306

2023-09-27 05:17:38

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That is what I expected as well…. But apparently all my friends are immune🤣🤣🤣
Maybe it’s time for new friends then!

2023-09-21 04:57:19

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Correct, and they want to control it all now. That is why it is so important for us to switch to decentralized social media.

2023-09-20 05:30:54

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We should all switch to decentralized, uncensorable social media and communication protocols.
Despite the risk of real misinformation we should all fight this form of control that is being pushed on us, often we are even required to pay for it.

2023-09-19 12:07:44

https://x.com/bitcoinnewscom/status/1703761968002191673?s=46&t=hL_4SDVaW1D88xMqLYl5fg

2023-09-19 04:52:31

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True! The real villains are the politicians, especially the unelected ones like in the European Commission, the oms and other bs organisations.

2023-09-18 19:07:38

https://x.com/itsmeback_/status/1703690164692746600?s=46&t=hL_4SDVaW1D88xMqLYl5fg

2023-09-17 21:02:31

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Used to have a ledger….
Now I’m very happy with the passport 2 but I would like to play either with jade or bitbox, not sure which one I’ll get yet!

2023-09-09 19:38:11

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Beautiful blade!

2023-08-26 09:01:17

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What country and bank is that?

2023-08-25 13:20:37

This is milano central station, all travellators going up are not functioning! Absurd! 35deg Celsius and you have to push your bag up….
This is Italy unfortunately. https://nostr.build/av/75a3b77a00d180950729397dd9095e6fc91fc6af4a1c2319afe7546804ba75d2.mov

2023-08-22 17:20:16

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I want it as well…..

2023-08-22 05:33:59

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I slowly can but honestly, only since a few years. The “real me”, in terms of my views over government, money, freedom and sovereignty is showing its unhappy face more and more lately. And what I’m very happy about is that I’m being pushed into a phase of learning, change and action.

2023-08-22 05:25:51

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There was never a real point. I’m most cases you didn’t even actually feel sick. But people loved to comply and isolate, mask up and waste money on these Covid tests, over and over again….

2023-08-19 06:29:44

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Incredibly touching words from a real man with real problems in the real world.
I’m very happy that “we” (I don’t even remember how this all started) managed to put him rightfully under the spotlight. This is a great example of the good that the internet and communities like ours can do and should be the drive for more!
I hope that Chris “Oliver” is able to capitalize on this positive wave and improve his personal and his community’s condition, and that he can continue to inspire us all with his authentic music!
I will definitely continue to support him.

2023-08-16 09:00:14

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So would be Italy!

2023-08-14 07:13:01

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Which is unfortunately the majority of the people I know.
I find this realization kind of depressing at times.

2023-08-13 09:31:25

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I have everything to hide.
Probably the biggest lesson I’ve learned these last few years is to value my privacy as much as feasible as it is an integral part of my freedom!
What pains me a lot is that I can’t get the message delivered to my 15yo son. He mocks me for trying to protect it…… I guess I’ll have to find another angle🤣

2023-08-09 21:34:45

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I heard of keepass when I moved away from 1password.
I finally settled with Bitwarden though, mainly due to an accessible price and all the features I need.

2023-08-07 11:19:55

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I didn’t know 🤣

2023-08-07 10:51:18

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A cute girl but her right hand looks a bit off…

2023-08-02 13:16:05

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Did it just got lost? If that is the case you’ll get it back most probably. Did you file the PIR?
Yes, AirTags in suitcase is absolutely great but if someone stole your bag you are screwed anyway.

2023-07-31 19:19:15

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Cool! I couldn’t make it this time.

2023-07-23 12:15:22

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I’m watching it and it’s indeed very nice! Can’t wait till the next episodes are available 😉

2023-07-22 04:50:58

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I hope they maintain this position also after they will be bullied and pushed by the establishment.

2023-07-11 06:35:54

Relaxing morning coffee in Abruzzo.
I hope to finally finish reading the Fiat Standard this week🤞and then on the the third book! https://nostr.build/i/302f22ff3636bfdd2434a903270cb29c502b0a0becd24b4b6cc11e86a9a2a56c.jpg

2023-07-06 09:23:48

This is my exactly what we don’t want! #note1rmm…6jl0

2023-07-06 08:10:36

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I love this picture!

2023-07-06 07:11:24

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Privacy is essential!
I’m in Italy and the last years many little things have happened that undermine privacy, all for the “greater good” they say. They are sneaking in policies and regulations that could potentially be very dangerous in the future, maybe not today as they say they won’t use this or that now….. but tomorrow?
The best solution, and I’m in now way an expert, would be to have privacy tools that can’t be broken, that are not susceptible to the “authority’s” power. Bitcoin satisfies that requirement for a great part for example.

2023-06-20 15:40:24

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That is a very noble point of view of yours, but I’m not sure that the discriminated groups you refer to agree with your point of view. I’m afraid they are indeed pushing an agenda.

2023-06-11 12:37:04

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Very cool indeed. It explains it in simple terms. Shared with friends🤙

2023-06-07 16:05:18

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I’ve never seen it. Is it worth it?

2023-05-16 08:52:28

Question, maybe stupid but I can’t wrap my head around it.
If I want to transfer some kyc Bitcoin into another wallet that contains non-kyc bitcoin but I use a separate account (still derived from the same seed though) am I doing something smart or not?

2023-05-01 22:00:35

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Good advice Derek!

2023-03-07 08:23:45

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Thank you Derek, that was helpful!
I could not understand why it was not working.

2023-02-28 07:36:12

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I guess because there is still not many of us and we sort of all have the same ideas… otherwise we’d be on Facebook 🤣

2023-02-26 21:44:09

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Thank you for another great tutorial! I’m on nostr now🤙