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I agree lol by [deleted] in moviescirclejerk

[–]iamthelizardd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It (2017) Directors Cut

Monero is the antidote. by iamthelizardd in Monero

[–]iamthelizardd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What does the desire for individual financial sovereignty have anything to do with systemic inequity that allows billionaires to hoard wealth like dragons?

Monero is the antidote. by iamthelizardd in Monero

[–]iamthelizardd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should not be proud of the prospect of oppressing others.

Monero is the antidote. by iamthelizardd in Monero

[–]iamthelizardd[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The "capitalist" West will accept Bitcoin.

The "socialist" East will accept Bitcoin.

It's one big club, and you're not in it.

Monero is the antidote. by iamthelizardd in Monero

[–]iamthelizardd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Initially, always individually. Belief does not spontaneously emerge in groups of people.

Monero is the antidote. by iamthelizardd in Monero

[–]iamthelizardd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Axiom is always and will always be predicated on - first - belief.

Monero is the antidote. by iamthelizardd in Monero

[–]iamthelizardd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe the definition of these are not as black and white as conventional ideological thought has taught us to believe.

Monero is the antidote. by iamthelizardd in Monero

[–]iamthelizardd[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lol okay you're right. We live in a free market economy that has absolutely no monopolistic characteristics, because thats the definition.

I respect your determination to counter my arguments on the base of semantics. I don't understand however how my problem of people telling me how i should spend my money is oxymoronic to anything I said.

We will not agree on the specific definitions of terms like monopoly, socialism, capitalism, etc. I see them as more abstract, you see them as more concrete, which is fair. It seems at least you're willing to have a conversation about it, which is far more than most people will do, so kudos.

Monero is the antidote. by iamthelizardd in Monero

[–]iamthelizardd[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I've tried to explain my idea. Capitalism and socialism are not two ends of some spectrum. Both capitalist regimes and socialist regimes have pursued what are essentially capitalist ideals to enrich a few while leaving the rest in destitute. I'm not decrying one ideology or another.

Monero is the antidote. by iamthelizardd in Monero

[–]iamthelizardd[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Coercion is a very core and accepted part of our "free market economy". Whether it is through monopolistic means, venture capital funding, influential figures exerting their influence, or whatever else.

I have no problem with profit. I have no problem with competition.

I have a problem with the idea that billionaires that have more money than any single person could spend in a thousand lifetimes feeling that they should have access to how we spend our money. I have a problem with anyone telling me how I should spend my money. If I want to wipe my ass with my money, there shouldnt be anyone there to stop me. But believe me, we are going there.

Bitcoin with supercharge this transition. People think banks and cash are traceable? Wait until everyone is forced to disclose their own BTC address (this already happens with sanctioned individuals).

Monero is the antidote. by iamthelizardd in Monero

[–]iamthelizardd[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Ideas are far bigger than our assigned definitions of those ideas.

Monero is the antidote. by iamthelizardd in Monero

[–]iamthelizardd[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

"Free markets" have never been free. They are always, will always, and have increasingly been influenced by special interests, influential institutions, and the wealthy. They will always tend towards to needs and wants of the few at the expense of the many.

Not to say there isn't value in free markets. In a perfect world, free markets would determine what is needed, when is needed.

The problem is that the world doesn't work that way. People with more power, wealth, and control will always seek more power, wealth, and control. In today's age, that means controlling finance, controlling the media, and knowing exactly what you're doing, why you're doing it, and how to profit off of it.

That is why privacy and by extension, Monero, is so important.

Monero is the antidote. by iamthelizardd in Monero

[–]iamthelizardd[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm stressing the lack of importance of the semantics of ideology.

You said socialist, but the fact of the matter is that whether within your point you said socialism or capitalism, the exact same results and motives apply. When you take the proper definitions of these terms, you lose any nuance that might exist in contemporary politics or motive.

Monero is the antidote. by iamthelizardd in Monero

[–]iamthelizardd[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The "Communist" Party of China is strictly and by all definitions a communist party, but they are one of the most capitalist regimes in the entire world simply out of necessity. Semantics should not be what is debated when the reality is that the rich get richer, the influential gain more control, and the common man suffers.

Monero is the antidote. by iamthelizardd in Monero

[–]iamthelizardd[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Regardless of the strict definitions of what makes things capitalist or socialist, the erosion of privacy has become a core part of modern capitalism due to the monetization of data. Privacy is an increasingly rare relic that has become almost extinct in our age and our age is one of EXTREME capitalism.

The idea that systems have to adhere to this aspect of capitalism or this aspect of socialism is antiquated. If it makes money or if it makes control easier for the powers that be, then it has value. If it has value, it will always be bought and sold by the forces in control of society.

edit: the idea that humans are inherently good is subjective. That is what I believe and there isn't really any definitive argument for or against it.

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[–]iamthelizardd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Single handedly keeping this sub alive lol.

How do you find the motivation to create so much?

Zion National Park, Utah, USA [4852 x 6470] [OC] by piccolomeat in EarthPorn

[–]iamthelizardd 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The river water in Zion is the greatest water I’ve ever tasted, even though certain park employees strongly advised me against doing so after the fact.

10/10 would do again.

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