Oddbean

Democrat U.S. Rep Ro Khanna is very pro #Bitcoin. We discuss a range of topics related to the future of the network/asset, regulation, the election and our debt: - SAB 121 & Biden’s veto - Kamala Harris on Bitcoin - Senator Elizabeth Warren and the old guard - Protecting Bitcoin as a currency - U.S. dollar and debt https://youtu.be/WxmXoVXcKgw?si=-RZFS4PSvqMX6sIT

I didn't really like the interview because we've been served the usual political playbook. It wasn't not your fault nostr:nprofile1qqswmnfq2k830kvnylvyrezc97dsqce343qppqrwlgpqaux5qpuwdkspzamhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuurjd9kkzmpwdejhgtc0dtlve. But as Michael Saylor said, when they talk about regulating it, they don't talk about destroying it. 🤔

I've not listened to it. I am subscribed to Coin Stories so it showed up in my podcast feed but the last interview I listened to with him was typical politician BS. He won't say a single word that might come across as critical of any Democrat in office or the party itself. I listened to a Thomas Massie interview recently & he comes across as far more honest. I don't care for Ro Khanna at all even if he says he is pro bitcoin.

Do you suck up to the state? nostr:nevent1qqsfvmwxpjrjqvtrpj4dekgqup0jm8zygufnag6gcfwud5kdk9lxg7cpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduhsyg8de5s9trchmxfj0kzpu3vzlxcqvvc6csqssph05qsw7r2qq78xmgpsgqqqqqqs4h7gn9

Thanks for getting some perspective from the “other side” on your show and glad to hear there are those over there who are in favor of BTC. Ultimately I think this guy came across as incredibly tone deaf. A few highlights: - Repeatedly referring to those living under “authoritarian” regimes abroad finding Bitcoin useful as if all of us BTC advocates here in the US aren’t buying it in part for the exact same reason. - Get Fed tax receipts back up to 20%. Makes sense given how little they already confiscate and how proficient they are at putting it to good use… - (Regarding SAB 121): “I voted with all the democrats against the bill initially because I thought this is going to interfere with all the agencies, and I’m usually for deferring to the agencies.” Glad he came around eventually but hearing him say the above out loud tells you everything you need to know about how these people think and operate. Unbelievable. - Touting the US response to COVID as a reason for optimism. Agree with him on the endless nonsense wars and budget overrun stuff for sure but people are absolutely fed up and politicians can’t seem to grasp the actual reason why. Our government and its money IS THE PROBLEM. Keep up the great work Natalie!