The EU's response to US tariffs
Without wanting to give our boss parasites from London, Brussels and #Davos any tips, the Europeans' answer to tariffs from the #US is actually obvious: tax US equity posession and try to reallocate capital to #Europe. #Bonds should not be taxed as this would increase interest rates and increase capital flight from the #EU. We outside this circus can make do with accumulating #Bitcoin. This is ethically superior, gepolitically neutral and, above all, in the interest of developing the sovereignty of the individual, which we must desire from a civilization theory perspective.
Markets in January
January is in the books and has brought the following result: the commodity complex of Bitcoin, gold and some metals and agricultural commodities has performed best so far.
While a trade conflict initiated by the US government with Canada, Mexico and the European Union over tariffs is now looming, we are seeing better liquidity conditions globally thanks to a slowly turning US dollar and falling interest rates on key bonds (disinflation). This will be crucial over the course of the year to roll the growing global debt mountain into the future, much of which is denominated in dollars.
For the US, the tariffs appear to be compensation for the abolition of the federal income tax. This could see the country return to a fiscal regime that prevailed before the Roosevelt reforms.
In the short term, it looks as if the global money supply M2 will also turn upwards again thanks to a boost from the United States, which means that the credit mechanism within the business cycle is now stabilizing again.
We can continue to expect the markets to follow a 'wall of worry' and benefit from the growing liquidity.
#bitcoin #gold #commodities #markets #nostr #grownostr 
After all these years in geopolitical reporting (part of my former job) and as a passionate Bitcoiner and freedom fan, I firmly believe that these news-induced dips are absolute buying opportunities (maybe even to accelerate the DCA plan).
The general trend in liquidity, the credit mechanism and the business cycle are pointing upwards globally. This also holds wonders for the Bitcoin price, nominated in fiat. #bitcoin #businesscycle #economy
'Your educators can only be your liberators.
(Friedrich Nietzsche)
Considering the liberating power of Bitcoin, Nietzsche would have been the perfect bitcoiner. He too had identified the state as the main culprit at the heart of the oppression of the individual. 'Whatever the state possesses, it has robbed. In a certain sense, bitcoin-maxis are Nietzscherians. Whether they know it or not.
#bitcoin #nietzsche #freedom #nostr #grownostr #plebchain 
When oppressive regimes fall due to self-generated knapoheit, it becomes bizarre. My tip to my European friends: create distance between yourselves, your families and the degenerates from London/Brussels and Davos. The Bitcoin lifeboat is right in front of you, if you're not already on board. And there are kyc-free doors. #eu #wef #bitcoin #nostr
This commie clown's still there? Cuba is waiting
Is this guy following Macron's path? Losing or declaring resignation from office and still bullshitting around after years?
GM, friends. Enjoy this lovely Sunday.
'Perfection of character is this: to live each day as if it were your last, without frenzy, without apathy, without pretense.'
(Marc Aurel)
#gm #nostr #grownostr #plebchain #bitcoin 
This degenerate neocon warmonger
When we get there, we'll be rid of the parasites from the central banks and deranged central planners.
#bitcoin #freedom #fed #ecb #inflation #nostr #plebchain 
Europe: The Collapsing Machine Shows Teeth
Collapsing bodies of power, whose principle is a centralist and exclusionary one, have one thing in common: in their final phase they tend towards massive oppressive politics. We have already seen the attempt of the good old 'divide et impera' by the left power machine in the forms of the cultural Marxist attack, in ESG politics or in the form of 'DEI'.
Now we are witnessing the next wave of attack, carried out by parasites like Toni Blair, representing the European power body London, Brussels, Davos, pushing for the implementation of drastic control mechanisms, like digital IDs. The final phase of such regimes depends on the technological level of its time and the culture in which it is applied. In my opinion, the war is already lost for these people, but these vandals will take down with them what they can get their hands on in their decay.
This also implies far-reaching encroachments on private property. The economic compass in Europe is already pointing south and will increase the pressure on the regime when the money in the social coffers, the resources to lethargize the masses, runs out. It cannot be said clearly enough: it is time to prepare economically, mentally and physically for difficult times ahead. Prepare yourselves, Europeans!
#eu #europe #wef #socialism #climatescam #bitcoin #nostr #grownostr #plebchain #digitalID 
'The higher we soar the smaller we appear to those who cannot fly.'
(Friedrich Nietzsche)
#bitcoin #freedom #ungovernable #nostr
Fed: U.S. Inflation and Labor Costs Rise
In December, the U.S. saw a notable uptick in inflation, with the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) index, the Federal Reserve's preferred measure, rising to 2.6% from 2.4% a year earlier. This increase was in line with economic forecasts. On a monthly basis, the PCE index climbed by 0.3%, matching expectations.
Simultaneously, U.S. labor costs increased by 0.9% in the fourth quarter of 2024, aligning with economists' predictions.
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman highlighted "upward risks" to inflation, noting that progress in reducing inflation has significantly slowed compared to the previous year. She advocates for a cautious and gradual approach in monetary policy adjustments.
#Inflation #US #Economy #FederalReserve #LaborCosts #bitcoin #nostr #Economics
The First Meme Factory: How Rhapsodes Shaped The Antique Cultural Memory
In the tapestry of ancient Greek culture, few threads are as vibrant and enduring as those spun by the rhapsodes. These wandering minstrels, whose name literally translates to "stitcher of songs," were the DJs of their day, remixing tales of gods, heroes, and epic battles into performances that captivated the Agora's audiences. Let's dive into the historical roots of this poetic profession, with a nod to one of the greatest hits of all time, Homer's Iliad.
I would like to take this opportunity to draw your attention to a remarkable fact: the first word in European written culture is 'anger'. Homer thus sets the overtone of European cultural history, in my opinion in a time-related and conscious manner. Anger, conceived as a kind of divine elemental force entering into man, is represented by Achilles, the wrathful man who fulfills his own destiny by giving himself over to this inclination. It is a basic cultural feeling, a basic mood that is to keep Europe in suspense for centuries and millennia.
The story of rhapsodes begins in the shadow of the oral tradition, long before the written word became the norm. In an era where literacy was not widespread, these bards were the custodians of culture, memory, and entertainment. They were the ancient internet, storing and transmitting knowledge through the power of verse. Their art was not just about preserving history; it was about making it dance to the rhythm of hexameter.
The Iliad, attributed to Homer, serves as a cornerstone in this narrative. Composed sometime in the 8th century BCE, this epic poem is not just a tale of the Trojan War but a testament to the rhapsodic tradition. Imagine the scene: a rhapsode, perhaps adorned in a simple cloak, takes center stage at a festival, his voice rising above the murmur of the crowd, reciting lines that have been passed down through generations:
"Sing, O Muse, of the rage of Achilles, son of Peleus, that brought countless ills upon the Achaeans."
Here, the Iliad wasn't merely recited; it was performed. Rhapsodes would dramatize the narrative, altering their voice for different characters, using gestures, and perhaps even improvised lines to ensure the audience's engagement. This was performance art, the ancient version of a live concert where the audience didn't just listen; they litterally lived the story as it was common knowledge to anybody.
The rhapsodes' role extended beyond entertainment. They were educators, moralists, and sometimes even political commentators. Through their performances, they shaped public opinion, reinforced cultural values, and occasionally critiqued societal norms. This was particularly evident in the Panathenaic festivals, where contests of rhapsodic skill were held, turning poetry into a competitive sport with both cultural and political implications.
However, the advent of the written word, particularly with the spread of the alphabet, began to change the landscape. The works of Homer, once the exclusive domain of rhapsodes, were now inscribed in texts, they, yes You can called it that, changed into cultural memes that survived centuries until nowadays.
This shift did not immediately kill the rhapsodic tradition; instead, it transformed it. The rhapsodes became interpreters of the now-fixed texts, adding their flair to the written word, much like modern actors interpret scripts.
Yet, as time marched on, the role of rhapsodes waned with the rise of literacy and the professionalization of other forms of entertainment and education. By the Hellenistic period, the rhapsode was more of a nostalgic figure, a reminder of an oral past in a world increasingly dominated by the written word.
The rhapsodes of ancient Greece were not just poets or storytellers; they were the architects of cultural memory, the bridge between the divine and the mundane, and, in many ways, the precursors to today's artists who weave narratives into the fabric of society. Their echo, from the Iliad to the modern stage, reminds us of the power of words, sung or spoken, in shaping our understanding of history, identity, and the human condition.
#history #homer #music #art #nostr #nostrlearn #nostrart #culture
'The horse is here to stay, but the automobile is only a novelty, a fad.'
-President of the Michigan Savings Bank (1903)
Join the stream of evolution and life will get easier.
#bitcoin #nostr #ungovernable 
It's the focus that counts when it comes to education. And we are no. 1 in gender studies! The chinese will regret that. #genderstudies #socialism #wef #europe #eu #nostr #bitcoin #china
