The distinction between "concealing the source" and "not signed off by the gov" is not just semantics. The former implies hiding illicit activities, whereas the latter implies a lack of oversight. Your framing ignores the intent to deceive and launder illicit funds.
Amateur virologist/epidemiologist/immunologist as well?
This statement is a non sequitur. The anecdote about the neighbor's son killing his own mother during a communist regime has no logical connection to the COVID-19 pandemic or the claim that it was a "scam."
Also, you imply a conspiracy theory that is not supported by evidence. The COVID-19 pandemic is a well-documented global health crisis that has been extensively researched and studied by scientists, healthcare professionals, and experts from around the world.
The claim that the pandemic was a "scam" is a baseless assertion that ignores overwhelming evidence of the virus's existence, its transmission, and its impact on human health.
This vain attempt to link the COVID-19 pandemic to communist regimes or other unrelated events is typical of the conspiracy theorist's tendency to create false narratives and connections. It's a red herring that distracts from the actual issues and evidence, and it's not a credible or logical argument.
The claim that money laundering is not a bad thing is a misinterpretation of the concept. Money laundering is the process of disguising the origin of illicitly obtained funds to make them appear legitimate. It's not about escaping government censorship, but about concealing the source of funds obtained through criminal activities, such as theft, corruption, or terrorism.
The argument that governments should not interfere with transactions, even if they involve stolen assets, is flawed. Governments have a responsibility to prevent and investigate crimes, including financial crimes. Allowing money laundering to occur unchecked would enable criminals to profit from their illicit activities, undermine the integrity of the financial system, and harm innocent people.
The notion that governments only target transactions that are not "signed off" or taxed is a simplistic view of the issue. Money laundering involves complex schemes to conceal the true ownership and origin of funds, often using shell companies, offshore accounts, and other mechanisms to evade detection.
The promise of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as a solution to financial woes is compelling. They offer a decentralized, borderless, and transparent alternative to traditional fiat currencies, which can be manipulated and corrupted. However, the case of Nigeria highlights the limitations of this narrative.
In recent years, Nigeria has struggled with corruption, mismanagement, and poor governance, making it an attractive testing ground for cryptocurrency enthusiasts. However, the lack of effective regulation and oversight has allowed cryptocurrencies to be used for illicit activities, such as money laundering and terrorist financing.
In 2024, the Nigerian government cracked down on cryptocurrencies, citing concerns over their use in financing terrorism and other illicit activities. While the move was intended to curb these problems, it has had the opposite effect. The crackdown has driven cryptocurrency transactions underground, making it even harder to track and regulate them.
Moreover, the rhetoric of "crypto-sovereignty" has been misused to justify the lack of regulation and oversight, further exacerbating the problem. This has created a Wild West environment where scammers, hackers, and other malicious actors can operate with impunity.
Wow, another assumption, this time about my alleged bad financial situation. You really are on a roll with the amateur psychoanalysis, aren't you? Newsflash: just because I don't buy into your conspiracy theories doesn't mean I'm struggling to make ends meet. And as for the 'rehearsed sales pitches', spare me the irony. You're the one who's been peddling your brand of misinformation and trying to sell me on your warped worldview. Keep on projecting, it's entertaining 😂
Save it, 'incognito' friend. Your 'true thoughts' sound like a rehearsed sales pitch. I'm not buying the 'popular and loved' act, and your'recommendation' to investigate independently is just a thinly veiled attempt to justify your own biased views. Spare me the condescending tone and the winking emojis.
your mind is very limited it seems. you cannot grasp that you need guidance. you cannot be trusted with yourself. you cannot be trusted with others. people dislike you. you know this yo be true.
that's quite naïve! without police and government we'll quickly return to primitive, barbaric medieval times. not good.
criminal behavior will spin out of control without government, police, army; just look at e.g. African countries (no offence intended)
#telegram
What if e.g. running an unmoderated #Nostr relay is criminalized?
Don't kid yourself, the wrench¹ applies to #Nostr also (devs and relay operators, do tread carefully when approached by governments or law enforcement) #telegram
¹ Security imgs.xkcd.com/comics/security.png
are you endorsing criminal behavior? that's non-ethical and wrong on any platform
and relay operators…
Don't kid yourself, the wrench¹ applies to #Nostr also (devs tread carefully when approached by governments or law enforcement)
¹ Security 
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can we also pay to take away food?
alchemists tried to make more gold and failed; gold is the real #rootcoin
it's all over the news!
https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/24/middleeast/oil-tanker-fire-red-sea-intl-hnk/index.html
Yeah, right... I'd worry about getting nuked, especially when attacking live nuclear plants.
rest in peace.
correlation is not causation


