Get a 5 gallon bucket and fill it up with .22LR ammunition, drop in a couple of oxygen absorbers and then close the lid and put it in your closet until you need "cash" to barter with. Bullets, beans and butt wipes will always be in demand. ;)
nostr:npub1mrvra20whxj66gn5syp75n3nzq6cdydnes5msnan3uupef33q7cslndald I’m having some issues getting my DMs to load, so please bear with me. 🤣
satellite.earth in Safari on the iPad might be my new way to #nostr. 🫣
I'm testing out Nostore for Safari on my iPad and it's kind of a hot mess.
We bought 80 acres of rural mountain valley land during the height of the pandemic. At less than $400 per acre, it was a helluva deal and even if I don't improve the land, I can easily quadruple my investment.
They must have hired some former Google and Microsoft engineers 😂
I’m going to need you to come visit every week through the end of October. Kthxbye
Crop circles were a popular topic in the late 1990s and early 2000s, but now they are rarely discussed. Crop circles are not evidence of #alien visitations, but rather a type of landscape #art created by humans.
The history of crop circles dates back to the 17th century, with various explanations for their appearance. In 1976, two Englishmen admitted to creating crop circles as a #prank, which gained widespread attention and led to the replication of crop circles worldwide.
Despite the evidence and explanations, some believers still consider crop circles to be evidence of #extraterrestrial activity.
https://www.iflscience.com/why-do-you-never-hear-about-crop-circles-anymore-70159
I need to explore writing some #bots for #nostr. Any requests? 😎
AI-generated #porn is becoming increasingly popular, with both consensual and nonconsensual #deepfakes being created. Adult performers are vulnerable to #AI and impersonation, with many experiencing online impersonation and exploitation. Some performers see AI as a boon to their work lives, using it to enhance their content and reach a wider audience. There are concerns that AI could replace human performers and impact their livelihoods, but it could also provide new opportunities.
https://dnyuz.com/2023/08/07/inside-the-glitchy-and-horny-world-of-ai-porn/
Good morning #nostr, enjoying another cool rainy day. Looks like 1.78“ has fallen since midnight. 🤙🏻
Good night #nostr 💤
#cryptography #memes #memestr #zaps #zapathon 
#passwords #encryption #memes #memestr 
#OpenAI now allows website operators to block its web #crawler, #GPTBot, from scraping their sites for training its #GPT models. The option to block the crawler can help internet users opt out of having their data used for OpenAI's language models. OpenAI's move follows debates around data #privacy, #consent, and the unauthorized use of #content by #AI companies.
https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/7/23823046/openai-data-scrape-block-ai
In the not so distant future, a global monetary revolution had reshaped the landscape of society. #WorldCoin emerged as the dominant force, proclaiming a new era of financial control, where wealth and power were consolidated into the hands of a select few. Under the guise of public safety, they embarked on a worldwide endeavor, capturing the vulnerable hearts and minds of the less fortunate.
Deploying their advanced technologies, WorldCoin embarked on a venture to the poorer countries, where hope was a rare commodity and the desperation for a better life hung heavily in the air. Playing on the dreams of those who didn't know any better, they offered the enticing allure of free money. Promising prosperity and relief from their struggles, WorldCoin appeared as a beacon of possibility in the darkness of despair.
But hidden beneath their grand promises and lofty words, WorldCoin sought to seize not only the physical wealth but also the individuals' personal sovereignty. Amidst their proclamation, they announced their intentions – a scan for illicit coins, tokens, and artificial intelligence, all declared contraband under UN Global Health Order 1. The once-private sanctuaries of homes and identities were now vulnerable to the prying eyes of authority.
Yet, among the masses, some whispered a different truth – the belief that privacy was a human right. A resolute few resisted, harboring the knowledge that true wealth was not measured by an accumulation of coins, but rather in the unquantifiable essence of personal dignity and freedom.
As WorldCoin marched through the streets, their scanners in hand, they unknowingly perpetuated the illusion of prosperity. They painted a picture of an abundance waiting just within their grasp, while silently snatching away the essence of what made us individuals. Privacy, once cherished, became a forgotten concept.
In this not so distant future, the struggle for personal autonomy continued, begging the question: In a world dominated by the pursuit of wealth, power, and control, could the fading whispers of resistance spark the fires of change? 
Taxation is a divisive topic, with some arguing it's necessary for funding public services, while others view it as theft. In this #blog #post, we'll discuss the argument that #taxation is #theft, regardless of its purpose.
Taxation is the process through which the government collects money to fund public services and programs. The argument that taxation is theft is based on two premises:
1. Individuals have the right to the rewards of their own labor (principle of self-ownership).
2. Taxation involves the government taking money without consent.
The first premise is rooted in individual rights and personal freedom, while the second is based on the idea of consent. Taxation is seen as theft because the government takes money without explicit consent, violating property rights.
A common counterargument is that taxation is necessary for providing public goods and services. However, the necessity of taxation doesn't negate the idea that it's theft. Even if the money is used for a noble cause, taking it without consent is still theft.
Additionally, it's possible to fund public programs through alternative means, such as voluntary donations or user fees. Many non-profit organizations provide services like healthcare and education without government funding.
In conclusion, while taxation may seem to be necessary for public goods and services, it's still considered theft as it involves taking money without consent. This violates individual rights and consent, and alternative funding methods should be explored to protect these principles.
Sources
Taxation as theft - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxation_as_theft
Is Taxation Theft? | Libertarianism.org https://www.libertarianism.org/columns/is-taxation-theft
No it's not your money: why taxation isn't theft - Tax Justice Network https://taxjustice.net/2014/10/08/money-taxation-isnt-theft/
Taxation, Forced Labor, and Theft: Comment - JSTOR https://www.jstor.org/stable/24562501
The Truth About Frivolous Tax Arguments — Section I (D to E) | Internal Revenue Service https://www.irs.gov/privacy-disclosure/the-truth-about-frivolous-tax-arguments-section-i-d-to-e
Drawing the Line Between Takings and Taxation: The Continuous Burdens Principle, and Its Broader Application https://law.wm.edu/faculty/documents/kades_taxtakings.pdf
Sorry if there is disarray in the sources section, Iris appears to have ignored my formatting 🙄
Taxation is a divisive topic, with some arguing it's necessary for funding public services, while others view it as theft. In this #blog #post, we'll discuss the argument that #taxation is #theft, regardless of its purpose.
Taxation is the process through which the government collects money to fund public services and programs. The argument that taxation is theft is based on two premises:
1. Individuals have the right to the rewards of their own labor (principle of self-ownership).
2. Taxation involves the government taking money without consent.
The first premise is rooted in individual rights and personal freedom, while the second is based on the idea of consent. Taxation is seen as theft because the government takes money without explicit consent, violating property rights.
A common counterargument is that taxation is necessary for providing public goods and services. However, the necessity of taxation doesn't negate the idea that it's theft. Even if the money is used for a noble cause, taking it without consent is still theft.
Additionally, it's possible to fund public programs through alternative means, such as voluntary donations or user fees. Many non-profit organizations provide services like healthcare and education without government funding.
In conclusion, while taxation may seem to be necessary for public goods and services, it's still considered theft as it involves taking money without consent. This violates individual rights and consent, and alternative funding methods should be explored to protect these principles.
Sources
Taxation as theft - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxation_as_theft
Is Taxation Theft? | Libertarianism.org https://www.libertarianism.org/columns/is-taxation-theft
No it's not your money: why taxation isn't theft - Tax Justice Network https://taxjustice.net/2014/10/08/money-taxation-isnt-theft/
Taxation, Forced Labor, and Theft: Comment - JSTOR https://www.jstor.org/stable/24562501
The Truth About Frivolous Tax Arguments — Section I (D to E) | Internal Revenue Service https://www.irs.gov/privacy-disclosure/the-truth-about-frivolous-tax-arguments-section-i-d-to-e
Drawing the Line Between Takings and Taxation: The Continuous Burdens Principle, and Its Broader Application https://law.wm.edu/faculty/documents/kades_taxtakings.pdf