Toby McMann

Bitcoin enthusiast | Nostr only
"Be free, use nostr"

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magentaemu4@primal.net

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2024-10-07 10:00:02

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If our destiny relies on Donald Trump, as Elon says, lord help us.

2024-10-05 09:20:28

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You will always struggle. We all do. It is an addiction. But you can do it. Fight through the cravings. Step by step. Progress, not perfection. Love yourself.

2024-10-04 11:19:15

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Be humble. Stack sats. You are doing fine. 😉

2024-10-02 20:25:24

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https://image.nostr.build/41557aa1863db4f831ca710a7d2fd8f9145278fcf6b2e5f6effbdb3ee9268f53.jpg

2024-09-18 00:12:10

When you no longer care if the price of #bitcoin goes up or down, or your followers or "reach" on social media, but rather gain inner peace and tranquility from being aligned with truth and freedom, you detach and "separate from the tribe" without fear or loneliness, but with love, appreciation, and a simple desire to advance the cause.

2024-09-17 09:00:52

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Jack's posts sometimes feel like Forest Gump when the Aging Hippie asks him for a good slogan for a bumper sticker.

2024-09-15 18:28:25

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If it is truly obnoxious, Peter and Danny will talk about themselves, the new podcast, the studio, etc, etc, for about 15-20minutes of each show.

2024-09-07 12:11:16

The #bitcoin rabbit hole is a deeply personal journey, shining light on cognitive blindspots, discovering truth in the world, and yourself. It is hard. Like overcoming any addiction or dark shadow, it requires honest introspection and the help of community. But, the rewards of happiness, serenity, and freedom are life-changing. Enjoy the journey, with much thanks to all who are contributing to our success.

2024-09-06 09:28:57

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I was listening to a rich, US citizen say a wealth tax is beneficial because it would help stop the growth of the deficit.
I noted the assumption that politicians would not use the new revenue to borrow up to ~20x it's amount (at a ~5% interest rate), and increase spending, the deficit, and inflation. "Do you trust any politicians not to borrow against the new revenue and spend?" No answer.
The fundamental problem is not economic, it is political.

2024-09-01 21:00:45

#nevent1q…565t

2024-08-31 09:16:52

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https://media.tenor.com/02Qt89g1HeIAAAAC/ln_strike-gregzaj1.gif

2024-08-28 23:43:21

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Came for the money, left for the money. Bye, bye.

2024-08-28 17:36:16

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Property tax is not an unrealized gains tax. Nowhere in your property tax bill are they calculating any sort of gain. The tax rate applies to the assessed value of the home.
Bharat Ramamurti graduated from both Harvard and Yale. He knows better. Shame on him, and those like him.

2024-08-21 14:10:54

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Any recommendations on good value hotels, restaurants, cool sightseeing?

2024-08-18 18:34:26

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We are all seeking fulfillment and purpose. The problem is when people allow themselves to be manipulated in its pursuit. (Deep thought for the day.)

2024-08-17 19:07:04

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Ha! How many halvennings before we notice a difference in public service?

2024-08-11 23:45:09

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Profound! 😊

2024-08-11 17:55:36

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Be the change you want to see.
https://image.nostr.build/6708f58e0fe376850b939f856672c5ab1a01a603c521b667dea53076948b84cf.jpg

2024-08-11 17:53:16

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I cringe when thinking back to the introduction of margarine, marketed and promoted as a cheaper and healthier alternative to butter.
Criminal is the harm from fiat food.

2024-08-10 08:51:28

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Greetings, and best wishes, from across the globe.

2024-08-02 12:32:48

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Not your custody, not your gold.

2024-07-04 09:50:50

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You might be similarly shocked at the markup on goods you consume, whether it be technology or beer, etc.

2024-07-04 09:47:37

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I'd say the value you ascribe to truth is subjective, not truth itself.

2024-07-01 10:44:33

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You are right, and the author discusses/debates the same in this podcast.
https://www.youtube.com/live/eGev5HrIfaQ?si=N6YNksoxnyfrKTt5

2024-07-01 10:41:25

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The problem is the same faulty thinking occurs at both the federal, state / local levels.

2024-06-20 10:25:37

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Hear ya. I'm just sitting here watching the Yen devalue, day after day, month after month. Their Healthcare system may be better focused, but the country is economically sick, getting weaker and poorer. How long before Dr. Yellen needs to administer another big, fat dose of swap line?

2024-05-28 23:50:11

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why not show bitcoin, too?

2024-05-25 14:40:57

The Great Gatsby is a favorite, in part because it tells the story of a Midwesterner trying to make sense of the distorted East Coast culture and, in the end, finding the only answer is to leave. The Midwest of the United States is a metaphor for commodity based economies. East Coast reflects fiat. The latter can can have us dizzy for a bit. The rollercoater is fun and maybe larger than life. But, even if intentions are pure and everyone wants the best, the foundation is not solid or real. The fun is temporary. In the end, Midwest values prevail: Family, faith, friends, community, rooted in the energy we put into the land.

2024-05-12 13:46:08

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Take care, and let us know if we can help.

2024-05-07 11:30:36

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I'd add The Atlas Manuever. New book. The first fiction publication focused on bitcoin, I think.

2024-05-05 09:50:21

As people increasingly realize that monetary intervention does not decrease the cost of borrowing or increase the availabilty of financial capital, but actually causes capital scarcity and higher costs (as people and institutions avoid investments with a likelihood of debasement and loss), trust in government and its fiat money is lost.
Due to mistrust, the currency will increasingly fail over time relative to scarce money, as will society, because socialism does not work, and people will find ways to protect their individual interests.
Key points:
- Government interventions in the market price for goods (including money and currency) creates scarcity, not abundance.
- More and more intervention leads to socialism and complete central control.
- The collapse of manipulated money occurs on a timeline which mirrors people's failing trust in the current monetary system. Same with government.
- #bitcoin is a big idea.
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2024-04-29 09:40:50

I had my first bitcoin dream this weekend. It involved a faulty BIP, which caused me concern.
After over 7 years, does this mean that I've arrived?! Am I now a bitcoiner? 🤣
Anyone else have #dreams involving #bitcoin?

2024-04-18 01:33:20

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It is because you don't want it, that you are perfect for it.
Stay humble, our friend and freak.

2024-04-13 17:43:44

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Nostr is currently for hobbyists, like it should be at this stage. No need to rush or critique it.
Like Linux was in the early 1990s, first adopted by a fringe of supercomputer folks and those wanting an alternative to msft, Nostr is today for the bitcoin community and freedom advocates.
Today Linux is everywhere, for example Android.
Point being: we don't need to be disappointed, at all. This isnt a VC backed venture or anything. It will mature and progress on its own pace. And it will grow and succeed. Same as bitcoin.

2024-04-11 13:38:53

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You remain the signal for truth and transparency. We appreciate it. Stay focused on the truth, and LFG.

2024-04-09 06:13:55

https://m.primal.net/Hspg.jpg

2024-03-23 12:09:15

For the newcomers to nostr who might wonder why all the freaks here are so passionate and focused on #bitcoin, let me try to simply capture the big idea.
Assume that when you work, instead of being paid in your local currency (like Yen, Euro, dollars, etc), you were paid in water.
You aren't going to drink all the water in the moment you earn it, so you need to find a jar or container to store it Obviously, you are going to choose a jar that is strong, secure, and does not leak.
Your local currency is the equivalent to a leaky jar. The leak is called price inflation. If you are using US dollars, over the long term, it leaks at around 7% every year. This leak can threaten the quality and length of your life.
Now, what if we also told you that the bankers and politicians were the ones that made the jar, and determined how much your jar leaks, and that bitcoin was a jar that didn't leak, and bankers and politicians could not change the bitcoin jar?
Would you view bitcoin as a source of freedom? Would you want some bitcoin?
Welcome to the discussion. #introductions

2024-03-23 00:45:08

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You see some of the biggest distortions in the microcosm of college campuses, where faculty and kids live in a protected bubble, ironically secured by the sweat, hard work and generosity of alumni most on today's campus openly claim to despise. It is so disrespectful and disingenuous, it is grotesque.

2024-02-15 01:46:55

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Bitcoin and Nostr doesn't need Princeton.

2024-01-21 23:45:08

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Just ignore it.

2024-01-05 16:29:11

In the first world, bitcoin is mostly a investment and store of value. In other places, it is more than that.
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2023-11-03 14:53:39

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Your tax dollars at work

2023-09-12 11:31:01

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Okay. So it is all speculation. But i think he attempted murder, and destroyed lives.

2023-08-18 01:25:15

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Dylan who? Does he post on nostr?

2023-06-13 21:23:31

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It is hard to take you seriously when every post reads like you are drunk ... sitting at the end of the bar all day, getting high on your own supply.

2023-05-11 13:21:31

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A community controlled ad campaign funded by zaps contributions with nostr polling to determine what and where, etc.

2023-05-07 15:07:15

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Agree. We don't like people telling us that bitcoin is a waste of energy, yet we look down our noses at use cases for bitcoin we don't like? All value is subjective. It is okay not to like it. But, be careful on where this hate and fear takes you.

2023-04-30 20:33:27

As my nostr addiction grows, so happy to know that I control my account. 🙏 #nostr