Separating money from the state is a political action. It was only a matter of time before politicians used it as an election platform tool.
As Bitcoin gains more users over time, the probability increases that some of these new people will align with statist cuck views.
Weird political move though, shrinking your power.
"If you elect me, I'll nullify the government's power!"
I mean, yes please, bring it on - but I can't see the incentives aligning for someone to actually do that.
Which makes me believe: any politician who promises anything along the lines of shrinking government power must be lying.
There are a few incentives to shrink the federal government that I can think of, both positive and negative.
I'll have to put more thought into it, though.
Negative:
1. Centralization of Political Power - Deflating the state may actually centralize political power. A heavy bureaucracy can make it more difficult to change the system due to all the rules and regulations. A slimmer, more efficient government could streamline processes and make it easier to change the status quo.
2. Political Pandering - As you said, a politician claiming they will shrink the government may simply be pandering for votes. They might shrink what they don't like while further funding what they support.
Positive:
1. Status and Power Dynamics - Power can be seen through different lenses. Being at the top of the hierarchy in a failing state may not hold much status. A politician may prefer to have less centralized power but hold a very high international status due to the proliferation of their state.
You don't have to like how political figures are taking center stage at Bitcoin events, but you should accept that Bitcoin is for everyone, and it is likely an unavoidable step in hyperbitcoinization.
The bigger the guest speaker at a Bitcoin event, the higher the probability of new people being exposed to Bitcoin.
Either you want hyperbitcoinization or you don't. Either you think Bitcoin is for everyone or you don't. You can't have it both ways.
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