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 The populist king chooses a major corporate lobbyist…which no one should be surprised by! https://i.nostr.build/fNNWv2lYHynVO4ke.jpg  
 Every incumbent government in the western world lost elections (or ground) after Covid

What happened after Covid? Clearly these really, really smart people know?? 😉 
 Lol this man has won a Trump district 4 times in a row. He’s a democrat that doesn’t fuck around in northern Maine 

The beers and tats, man of the people 😂 https://i.nostr.build/sdP8nXzWCSzb1PIq.jpg  
 Wild. I’m telling you, now that the race is over and lost, the gloves are coming off. Seth Moulton is my Democratic congressman https://i.nostr.build/1QvnDW5KvNAZKWmQ.jpg  
 Dozens fed up…wave coming. 

Their motivation? Losing lol 
 Probably, as any politician would!

I kinda approach this as an investigative journalist and report what I see 🤷🏼‍♂️ 
 Bernie was wining big with people of color and Latino voters….

Not just some white college dude thing.

HOWEVER, I don’t agree with all his economic SOLUTIONS either. 

But the problems, absolutely. We can work creatively on long term solutions, powers by bitcoin. nostr:note157u379ttk8pvu2rk5ry46gk60rzprcq2v8l00q848cm4yy5nqyfsqgw9at 
 I’ve got 2 pod recommendations for you on post-election. Again, feet in both words, you can predict A LOT. 

Normie progressive take: https://fountain.fm/episode/diIwlQAHyV6DTsMhoaUx

Balanced bitcoiner take: https://fountain.fm/episode/5I4mnJYRJkVH3jnXow1r 
 Being a progressive bitcoiner is an enlightening position.

You have your foot in the mainstream progressive world AND the bitcoin world

Trust me, the left is absolutely done unless they fundamentally change away from hyper-focus on woke, back to economic issues, and embracing future tech like Bitcoin. 

The party is already turning on each other and the gloves are off. Biden is out, Trump is in, they have nothing to lose anymore. 

Anyway, penning articles for Bitcoin Mag now. Got a lot to write and say, stay tuned. 
 Not enough of y’all know about the Bernie progressives and their lack of emphasis on identity politics.

It was the economy, fighting the elite and big banks, populism 

Not the “progressive woke” we think of now that took over with Hillary and after 
 Problem identified, solution can now utilize bitcoin! 

@TPBPod and @jyn_urso are going to play a huge role in this, I’m convinced 
 If the Democrats want a future

1) get back to being the party of working Americans 
2) Inflation and economy were clearly major, if not the most important driving factors for this election. Focus on that and learn about Bitcoin, the greatest hedge against inflation and unlocking financial freedom and empowerment 

@TPBPod @jyn_urso 
 God I love these Celtics so much https://i.nostr.build/YMnJHWOMD6A8fPoQ.jpg  
 Does the Democratic Party move back toward Bernie and the coalitions he built?

Or go more “Trump-lite” to the right on certain issues?

https://youtu.be/WxFPDVGPoqY?si=nhvp0RcpfJMsOTNI 
 The charismatic leader theory lives on…

What the media and strategists can’t understand is it wasn’t about a party, or many times policies. It was the person, Trump, that galvanized all of this and gripped the nation and his supporters. 

I believe history moves and is propelled for better or for worse by charismatic leaders 
 I watched some mainstream media today.

They’ve been talking a lot about how race and gender played into this, blaming Americans.

I mean this with all sincerity as someone from the left. Fuck these people and the gaslighting. 
 Power will continue to flip between blue and red in the United States because people do not understand

It’s the money, it’s money printing, it’s inflation, and we must separate money from the state to bring prosperity to those seeking it. 

Will Donald Trump and team help bring this along? I doubt it, but let’s see. 
 Trump did what Bernie never could

The GOP hated Trump when he was running. Did everything to get him out. Don’t work, he ruled the day in 2016.

The democrats need more fuck you candidates if they want a future 🤷🏼‍♂️ 
 Hindsight is 2020

There are dozens of things Dems did wrong these last four years that led to this outcome. Pretending inflation wasn’t happening or that the economy was so great for everyone was one of them. 
 Biden every time he was asked about the economy 

“We beat inflation and the economy has never been better” 
 Gary Gensler post firing 🤌🏻 https://i.nostr.build/Hwv9ephJJOvw5Nyg.jpg  
 Really important data from deep blue states for the Democratic Party to have their come to Jesus moment with. 

Lost dem support massively everywhere since 2020. 

https://www.wcvb.com/article/trump-massachusetts-election-results/62828464?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot 
 WOW. 
 Hey, really want you all to consider supporting @TPBPod and @jyn_urso big this upcoming year! 

We have an opportunity to continuing digging into the politically homeless left, or they could be pushed further away by conflating bitcoin with Trump/MAGA only.

TPB is going to play a big role! 

#asknostr 
 Doesn’t get much better than NYC architecture 🤌🏻 
 Now that Trump and RFK are working together does this mean everything will be fried in beef tallow? 

Dang, gonna have to move just to keep my vegan diet 😂 
 I only use olive and avocado oil 🙃 
 Trump is President, and the Republicans won the senate and the house. 

There is literally ZERO e... 
 I think house may still be up for grabs.

But yes, and hopefully some of those bitcoin friendly dems, like Ro Khanna, can say fuck it to Warren and others and get stuff down now that they party is once again in shambles 
 Remember how many media outlets put out articles like this and economists said “no, shut up American worker, the economy is great and you should be thankful”

Yup, they voted for Trump. 

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/10/10/economy-great-year-election/ 
 Bitcoin was on the ballot this year. Although I didn’t vote for Trump, and can’t support him on a number of issues, many of you Bitcoiners (thanks to folks like my awful MA Senator who I voted against but got re-elected Elizabeth Warren) got up and voted for the first time.

Honestly, that’s awesome! Because I think many of you started to realize that involvement in politics and your civic duty does actually matter, and you probably feel good about it. We need more bitcoiners involved in politics, running for office, talking about these important issues we care about at local, state, and federal levels, and beyond. Bitcoin is growing up, and it’s taking center stage like never before. 
 Here’s my thorough breakdown of exactly how Trump won last night:

More people voted for him than voted for the other people

Thanks and pv #nostr! 
 The blue wall fell, it was pretty bad, and I was wrong. She Underperformed where Biden was, and Trump overperformed and got the popular vote, wow nostr:note1f8gxyy8e8stlep892udk4g0936002wzzlxpjmgvanqx066h49zlsjfv92v 
 Per project 2025 I'm putting together a list of people needing deportation.  This list specifical... 
 That would be @thetrocro 😉 

I’m @trey, the nonprofit guy and former progressive bitcoiner host. 

But nah, he can fuck off, I’m not going anywhere 😈 
 nostr:npub164q45vfa8prpl7f63stsl9qm9n22v6julkasjdqxjc8kevchsj0sp42rl3 WARREN BACK. 
 I tried 🤷🏼‍♂️ 😂 
 I still stand by this prediction. I think Harris wins it. I think bitcoin price action dumps a bit then pumps, just with the market relieved we have a decision and can move on. Miners keep mining. Hodlrs keep hodljng. Institutions and ETFs keep gobbling up coins. 

And then 🚀 from there into 2025*

*of course, I could be 1000% wrong about all of this! nostr:note1gt80g2453aqdr54svk7g9apejqnwr0ut39dqrvgk4835aqk60cps9dzg7s 
 Oh shit we forgot about the Amish!! We’re cooked https://i.nostr.build/V1a4S0FsVwaAjycx.jpg  
 In college I spent a week with Amish in PA and it was a great time 
 Back from the dr’s after another visit seeing my daughter on ultrasound.

Less than one month to go. Feeling excited, terrified, and longing to meet our amazing miracle ❤️ 
 I’d love if, once all election results are in, Jeff Probst would appear: 

“The tribe has spoken” and then snuff out the losing candidate’s torch 
 Happy Election Day, America 😂 https://i.nostr.build/s4P6qVBzY5CUTlZu.jpg  
 If I zap you 69 sats can I get the deets?? 
 These next four years, #Bitcoin may be the only bipartisan thing. If not for true belief, out of necessity as the only solution!

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/11/04/business/economy-2024-election-trump-harris-president/?s_campaign=bostonglobe%3Asocialflow%3Atwitter&utm_campaign=Globe_Twitter 
 That is the most life changing “political” sign ever 🔥 nostr:note1qlf0sg4kpnvxq8x98nh7qc5fu7mwdfzexv6mjthh05f8ukfjhx7sy2svvd 
 Ok, here’s my prediction for tomorrow’s presidential election! 😬 https://i.nostr.build/S86p9iIaYMKJDet1.jpg  
 Agreed, this note was mostly tongue-in-cheek 🙃 
 Ugh now democrats and Harris supporters are all positive and feeling better about their odds.

Now looks like I’m back to predicting a Trump win 😂 
 I SWEAR, if I find out any American nostriches voted for Donald Trump!!

I’m still gonna gm and pv u 🫂💜 

I may be spicy at times on here about politics, but I won’t asses you as a human being on some artificial good/bad scale based on how you vote. I may vehemently disagree, debate, and hold firm to my strong beliefs and values, but I’m not going to diminish or judge your humanity. We’re all in this together, and in a liberal democracy I’ll defend your right to say and be who you are. 

#grownostr 
 If MAGA were this, count me in! https://i.nostr.build/hH3wJ6jwhm4h6foN.jpg  
 You must’ve accidentally shared it in the TPB google drive 
 America is a nation deeply divided.

This election won’t come anywhere close to fixing it. If anything, it will continue to grow worse as the other side will hate the results with a fiery passion 
 Gm

Reject daylight savings time. Just another form of government control and gaslighting you int... 
 Can you believe there are people out there that will literally sell their bitcoin (albeit temporary probably while they scramble to get back in the game) depending on which candidate wins the presidential election?

That’s how early we are and how silly THe MaRket is!! 
 Bitcoiners: “RELEASE THE EPSTEIN LISTS!! RELEASE MORE TAPES WHAT ABOUT BILL GATES!!” 

Epstein says Trump his closest friend in tape 

Bitcoiners: 🦗🦗🦗 
 That too!! 

Don’t want to get caught in the crossfire I guess 😂 
 God bless all your nostriches around the world that don’t have to deal with daylight saving and clock changes and all that.

Twice a year it is the worst thing ever 😂 
 gm

This weekend I finished the (very) rough draft of my hobby sci-fi novel manuscript.

115k wor... 
 I can’t wait to see what you’ve created Lyn! 
 I have to look at the ocean every day https://i.nostr.build/IG6qXxo7plmNI6Rc.jpg  
 It’s not about Bitcoin. That’s inevitable

It’s about the power and influence that bitconers will inevitably have as well. 

What will you do with it? 
 BREAKING 🚨 

Kamala Harris may just win the Presidency https://i.nostr.build/3dA0m0ZIvwnX6wPJ.jpg  
 I assure you, it was on 0 folks radars.

Not even the Harris team 
 Your moment of zen, #nostr 🌊 

https://v.nostr.build/pyG8uQVUk8nU3pP6.mp4 
 Heyo! Couldn’t agree more.

And also it’s funny because many of the retired folk split their time between MA and FL (#1 and #2) 😂 

https://wallethub.com/edu/best-states-to-live-in/62617 
 Is there a polymarket for if Trump loses the election but doesn’t accept the results? I’d bet my net worth

Too big to steal, right? 
 I know I’ve gone really hard and deep on frustrations with the democrats. I’ve made my case there.

BUT, imo, I can’t stand by and see an apples to apples comparison of “they all suck equally”

Donald Trump’s team and worldview, and the America he wants, is fundamentally different than mine.

For instance, the election results in 2020 would have been LITERALLY OVERTURNED if Mike Pence had done what Donald Trump literally asked him to do. But he didn’t. How can America survive and the republic work if that basic philosophy or understanding of America isn’t upheld?

It can’t. America is deeply divided over fundamental things right now. 
 Like the Biden senile stuff? Hunter Biden laptop?

I agree that’s bad. I think wanting to overturn an election and stage a coup is worse. 

Would love to see us get rid of both and get back to some semblance of honesty, transparency, real journalism (not thinking of political outcomes), and civility. 
 Ron Paul could actually be bad for Bitcoin because he might make the dollar a non-shitcoin  
 I’ve thought about this a lot! If Elon cuts budget/deficit and we get to 0 inflation 

Bitcoin no moon no mo. People want the NGU, not the freedom/privacy go up 
 Or a trumper who would cut taxes but not spending 

🙃 
 Yeah i think we’re good until we get swallowed into a black hole

Maybe even after that! 
 Even though I’m not a Christian anymore, I think Jesus is also my favorite rebel! nostr:note1g0r2qj72kmsfd7avmh7taxepx9carg6ewyvqsvwvauqqewalxnnq7th5h9 
 One of the many reasons I’m deeply concerned from a privacy/freedom lens is the wolf in sheep’s clothing of a Trump admin that is ACTUALLY just a conduit for Vance, Theil, Musk etc to create their odd techno-authoritarian hellscape. 

Appreciate Mark and @Whitney Webb consistent work on this. 

https://unlimitedhangout.com/2024/10/investigative-series/the-chain-of-command-how-facebooks-libra-bank-regulators-and-paypal-built-a-new-world-currency/ 
 Finally on #NOSTR!
Thank you nostr:npub16c0nh3dnadzqpm76uctf5hqhe2lny344zsmpm6feee9p5rdxaa9q586nv... 
 Welcome! 🤙🏻