Hmm… I think you’re filling a void with that name, not so sure it’s strategic to change it. 🤔 It catches the attention of centrists/leftist which I believe is really missing (as explained in the article).
Fantastic article out from nostr:npub1xapjgsushef5wwn78vac6pxuaqlke9g5hqdfjlanky3uquh0nauqx0cnde
Perception and politics go together like peanut butter and jelly, which is one of the reasons I’m so repulsed by our political and two party landscape. Sometimes feels like it’s forever stuck in this pattern. But I’m hopeful bitconers that reject this left/right model can help usher in a new, hopeful future that actual binds us closer together rather than fanning the flames of hate, otherness, and doom. One of many reasons we’ll be moving on from The Progressive Bitcoiner label and leaning into Rebooting Money at the end of this year.
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/politics/why-the-dnc-doesnt-care-about-bitcoin
Discussion
Here’s the thing: I’m also exhausted and tired of the old left right paradigm personally.
Also, the support to amplify the brand and message just hasn’t been there.
Rebooting money will still be a place for progressives and the left to learn about bitcoin. Will also be set up as a larger nonprofit. Bitcoin is a new paradigm that both the current left and right are failing at in the U.S. to actually bring about meaningful change.
I agree with everything you said. I also agree with the article in that btc has a skewed right-wing label to it, as it on a superficial level or at first glance may seem more appealing to someone on the ideological right. Ironically, I think those on center / left - even those pretty far out on the left - will be appealed even more by what it’s actually about when they understand it. Status quo conservatives - particularly those who’re the biggest beneficiaries of the the current system & who’ve picked their political side strictly based on convenience - I think may even retract some of their initial enthusiasm once they truly understand btc. Time will tell - but I’m completely with you on the point that left/right labeling is not very helpful. The “progressive” part of the label I think just helps sweeten the saltier taste of bitcoin at first glance for those still viewing the world with fiat eyes - which is why I believe that name is effective. /P
Btw - would love your thoughts on the medium article I just posted. I have many politically active friends here in Sweden from all sides–I’ve found that the intuitive analogies are the most effective to pitch #btc ! 🌏