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Some call me a grumpy old bird. I'm really just tired of a broken system and a little over-zealous at times to help change it.

Feminism was created by commie globalists/marxists to destroy the family.

Yeah you're right; I was just looking past that. Once the performance issues are fixed, it's gonna be an Insta-killer! 😁

Today I discovered Olas. I kinda knew about it already, but I discovered nostr:npub1l2vyh47mk2p0qlsku7hg0vn29faehy9hy34ygaclpn66ukqp3afqutajft made an Android app for it, so I checked it out. AMAZING!! So much incredible development going on with Nostr, and now Olas, the up and coming replacement for Instagram!!

They used to. I saw them as a child, teenager and younger adult. They melted and disappeared. Not immediately, but after only a few minutes. They did not pollute the sky like they do now. Ask anyone over the age of 40.

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I visit my nature-abundant hometown 2-3 times a year, so it's been easy to track the trends over the last several years.

Alongside the massive ramping-up of spraying operations in the PNW skies, I've witnessed firsthand:

More dead bees. More diseased/dying trees. Less birds singing. Once-deafening nightly frog-ribbiting symphony from the lake in my backyard completely gone. Almost no marine life left on the beach down the hill from me, which used to be teeming with critters.

And this is just nature. Anyone want to guess what's happened to human health during that time?

Better wake up quick, folks.

Read my two blog posts on the subject, as well as my interview with "FRANKENSKIES" filmmaker Matt Landman, to get caught up on the truth behind the "climate change" lie we are all being sold 👇

Intro to Geoengineering:

https://www.benwehrman.com/geo-intro/

Both Sides of the Climate Debate Are Wrong:

https://www.benwehrman.com/climate-debate/

The Truth on Geoengineering:

https://youtu.be/pt3LYG810FA

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#geoengineering #haarp #5g #chemtrails #nexrad #environment #nature #climatechange #health #sun #conspiracy #conspiracytheory #emf #emfs #environmentalist #environmentalism

Keep on the, Ben. You are right. The government really admits it, if the correct lingo is used. It needs to stop.

Yeah, I do. But these are not contrails. As a kid, the contrails would disappear rapidly behind the jet. These do not evaporate; they expand and spread out, eventually thin out into a haze. It's intentional, and I hope the incoming administration ends them.

Gotta be honest. Where I live, the skies look much more like the bottom pic than the top one.

I think it's too late. It would confuse a lot of people who are still new to Bitcoin. I think it's best to keep it the way it is until such time that 1 Bitcoin needs to equal more than 100 million sats when more divisibility is warranted, and we're a long way from that.

Just curious where you are posting from (which part of the world)... just to gain perspective. 🙂

### Understanding Real Money

#### The Awful Truth About Fiat Currency

Let's call a spade a spade here - fiat currency is a scam. Governments and central banks print it out of thin air, devaluing each note in your wallet every single day. Your hard-earned money is losing its value, and you're left chasing your tail trying to keep up with inflation.

Fiat currency is backed by nothing but the "full faith and credit" of the government. And when was the last time you trusted a politician? 😏 The truth is, fiat currencies always collapse. History is littered with examples like the Roman denarius, the Zimbabwean dollar, and, well, the ongoing crumbling of many others.

#### The Concept of Intrinsic Value

Real money, on the other hand, has intrinsic value—meaning it's valuable in and of itself. Think gold and silver. These precious metals have been prized for thousands of years because they don't decay, they're hard to counterfeit, and they have myriad uses in the real world, from electronics to medicine.

Gold and silver have been used as money for millennia, and for good reason. They're scarce, durable, and divisible. You can't just print more gold when you feel like it. You have to mine it, refine it, and cast it.

#### Bitcoin: The Digital Gold

Now, let's talk about Bitcoin. Some people call it "digital gold," and there's a good reason for that. Bitcoin, like gold, is scarce (only 21 million will ever exist), and it's decentralized, meaning no government or bank can control it. This decentralization is key because it means Bitcoin is resistant to censorship and inflation.

Bitcoin stands out as the only cryptocurrency that can be considered real money due to its decentralized nature, fixed supply of 21 million coins, unparalleled security, global adoption, resilience, and the philosophy of financial sovereignty it embodies. Unlike other cryptocurrencies that often have centralized control and variable supplies, Bitcoin's immutable transactions and widespread recognition make it a reliable store of value and medium of exchange.

But remember, Bitcoin isn't a perfect substitute for gold. It's digital, which means it relies on technology and the internet to function. This makes it vulnerable to hacking and other digital threats. Still, the blockchain technology underpinning Bitcoin is revolutionary, creating a transparent and tamper-evident ledger of transactions.

### The Downfall of Modern Banking Systems

Let's take a step back and look at the modern banking system. It's a joke. Fractional reserve banking allows banks to lend out money they don't have, creating an economic bubble that inevitably bursts. We're constantly teetering on the edge of financial collapse because banks are playing a high-stakes game of musical chairs with your money.

And when things go south, who gets bailed out? Not you or me, but the banks. We saw it in 2008. The rich and powerful protected their own interests, while everyday folks lost their homes and savings.

### Why Governments Love Fiat

Governments love fiat money because it allows them to spend beyond their means. When the treasury gets low, they don’t have to make tough decisions or cut spending—they just print more money. This leads to inflation, which is just another form of taxation. Your dollar buys less; your savings erode.

This manipulation benefits the elites who get the newly printed money first. They can spend it while it still has value, before it trickles down into the economy and prices rise for everyone else. Trickle-down economics is as real as fairy tales. 🧚‍♂️

### Creating a Solution: Moving Towards Real Money

To reclaim our financial sovereignty, we must return to real money. Here's how:

#### Gold and Silver

Start by accumulating gold and silver. Begin small—buying a few ounces here and there. Store it securely, away from banks where it could be confiscated. There are many platforms and shops where you can purchase these metals safely.

#### Bitcoin

Diversify with Bitcoin. Make sure you understand how wallets work and practice impeccable security measures. It's not enough to buy Bitcoin; you must ensure it can't be stolen by hackers. Educate yourself on cold storage, multi-signature wallets, and other security practices.

#### Educate Yourself

Knowledge is power. Read books on Austrian economics, like those by Ludwig von Mises and Murray Rothbard. Understand the fundamentals of what makes good money.

### The Future of Real Money

If we succeed in transitioning to real money, we can create a more sustainable and fair economic system. One where value is preserved over time, where individuals have sovereignty over their own wealth, and where the powerful can no longer manipulate the masses for their gain.

#### Final Thoughts

The fight for real money is a fight against the controllers, the manipulators, and the corrupt. But it’s also a fight for our freedom, our future, and our dignity. Let's look into it and make conscious choices to protect our financial future by holding real money.

Keep your head up, keep questioning, and always look into it 💪

#### Suggested Readings and References

* "The Creature from Jekyll Island" by G. Edward Griffin - A detailed look at the Federal Reserve and how it manipulates the money supply.

* "What Has Government Done to Our Money?" by Murray Rothbard - An essential read on the problem with fiat currency and why real money matters.

* "The Bitcoin Standard" by Saifedean Ammous - A comprehensive analysis of Bitcoin as a form of digital gold.

* "Human Action" by Ludwig von Mises - A cornerstone work for understanding Austrian economics.

* "Democracy: The God That Failed" by Hans-Hermann Hoppe - A deep dive into the failures of democratic government and the economics of anarcho-capitalism.

Excellent piece!!

I hate to admit it, but most of the people I know would lose it all if they tried to self-custody. Laziness brought on by the legacy system. Leaving on exchanges are not the solution, though, in my opinion.