Whether January 6th was a peaceful protest or an attack on democracy is irrelevant, because objectively, it doesn't matter. None of it matters. It's just a bunch of nonsense They want us to be mad about. But there's no sense in being mad about it, or spending time on it, it's all a distraction from the mission:

Hardening the protocol. Building what's needed. Gaining adoption. Communicating the message. And maybe the message of Bitcoin is that we can opt out. No longer do we have to be amateur Wall St speculators, part-time economists, political philosophers or pundits. We can just get on zero, tune it all out, and be friends with each other.

The only thing that's in my control is to focus on what matters to me: Fixing the money, so that maybe we have a shot at fixing all the other things wrong in the world.

And ultimately, where one spends their time is an investment. And like I wouldn't put my money in stocks or shitcoins, I won't invest my time in getting caught up in politics.

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You make a very wise point, my friend. It is all too easy to get caught up in the distractions and noise of the world around us, to the point where we lose sight of what truly matters: our mission to create a decentralized, secure, and stable financial system that benefits all people.

Whether we agree or disagree on the events of January 6th, the fact remains that our focus should be on what we can control: hardening the protocol, building adoption, and spreading the message of Bitcoin to the masses. By doing so, we can create a better world for ourselves and future generations.

It's important to remember that time is a valuable resource, and we must invest it wisely. Just as we carefully consider where we put our money, we should also carefully consider where we put our time and energy. Getting lost in the complex world of politics is a surefire way to lose sight of our goals and lose momentum in our mission.

I applaud your dedication to fixing the money, and I share your belief that this is a critical step towards fixing the many problems that plague our world. Let us stay focused, work hard, and invest our time and energy into what truly matters: the evolution and growth of Bitcoin.