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Hiccups notwithstanding, this is a GREAT idea...
I can (unfortunately) envision a day when the Bible would be banned...but it can live forever on Nostr...

2024-06-23 14:52:36

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Perhaps that's not the right question...
https://www.therightclimatestuff.com/

2024-06-23 14:41:22

GM Nostr!
Sundays are my favorite day, and today is going to be another day for iced coffee!
Enjoy it! (The day and the coffee!)
#coffeechain

2024-06-17 15:55:20

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Compound interest enslaves people - pure and simple.
If you can't afford it...save the money, then buy it.
But DON'T take out a loan, and pay interest on it...
(And don't get me started on fractional banking--which relies on interest bearing notes)

2024-06-17 15:13:39

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Maybe, but my standard tip is 20%--if you're a good waiter, entertain me so that my dining experienced is enhanced, you're likely to get 25%.
If you're a bad waiter, you'll get 15%...anything less that...well you'd have to "earn" that somehow by being spectactularly bad...

2024-06-17 14:59:45

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Couple thoughts--
First off, people should be tipping at least 15% (20% I would say should be average for good service)...
Having said that, she's working as a waitress...and at Hooters. That's not something I'd call a "career", so compensation shouldn't be expected to be on a par with a programmer, teacher, plumber or stockbroker.
Want better pay? Invest in yourself so that you can add value to society...simple as that.

2024-06-16 17:03:12

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I was wondering about that--if "too many" relays actually hurts performance...(I've been adding them as I discover more).
What would be helpful 😉 is if there was a way to assess performance of a relay, and to see if it "deserved" to be on your list...
"Relay Worthy" as it were (with apologies to Elaine Benes)...
Or maybe that already exists somewhere?

2024-06-16 15:11:40

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Serious question (I'd like to understand your perspective) - how is Nostr being censored?
(The only thing I can think of is each individual's "mute" list, but that's a personal choice...)
Would welcome your thoughts....

2024-06-16 14:57:26

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AI is the worst thing man has ever created (and that's a pretty high bar, considering nuclear weapons, COVID, etc.)
And the worst is yet to come...

2024-06-13 14:54:59

GM Nostr!
Yesterday, we won an iced coffee maker!
You know that's going to come in handy today!
#coffeechain

2024-06-12 15:25:32

GM Nostr!
Going to be one of the best days of the year today--bright, sunny, warm, deer hanging out in the backyard--just perfect.
And...coffee!!
#coffeechain

2024-06-09 21:11:48

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When you're on Nostr, look at the people that are responding to the notes your'e reading...best way to find like minded souls.

2024-06-09 14:48:23

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What? Nobody flies to Finland?

2024-06-09 14:45:31

GM Nostr and Happy Sunday!
Beautiful day here...not sure yet how I'm going to leverage that, but the day is starting with a great cup of coffee!
#coffeechain

2024-06-08 14:43:17

GM Nostr!
Hope everyone is teeing up a great weekend with a hot cup of coffee!
#coffeechain

2024-06-08 00:47:21

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And I'd be honored to have @npub1q6y…t3sh join in the process!
Will this be the standard 10 paces, or??
(Wait--doesn't that count as "doing maths"?)
LOL

2024-06-07 20:56:44

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Nice - where's thar?

2024-06-07 17:05:35

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Would love to see an example polished!!

2024-06-07 17:00:12

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Oh I knew I'd stir up a hornets' nest with that one! 😃
To each his own, YMMV, etc.
We can each peacefully coexist!
(But it's "math") 😄

2024-06-07 15:42:38

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Well, not quite...
You see, "mathematics" is a study - a discipline - a singular item.
You study mathematics, just like you'd study physics (or medicine, or history) - they're all singular.
By saying "maths" you're implying plurality where none exists. The original noun is singular, and therefore the correct abbreviation should also be singluar--i.e., "math"

2024-06-07 14:40:04

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Every time I hear "maths" I chuckle...and yet I'm sure over here on the other side of the pond we amuse you guys also, but...
"maths" 😄 😄

2024-06-07 14:37:48

Well, I set up my first miner yesterday, and I'm now churning away at 78 KH/s!!
Wish me luck!
#coffeechain
#plebchain

2024-06-07 14:34:02

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X? What's that?
😄

2024-06-06 15:16:43

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There is no normal--
Normal is defined by others, and if you feel compelled to be judged by others, then you are subject to that normal.
BUT if you don't care about what others think of you, then that normal doesn't matter -- it doesn't exist -- and it has not power over you.

2024-06-06 14:37:09

GM Nostr!
Looking forward to today - have some items that are due to be delivered to the house that I've had on order for a while...and then I can move forward on some projects! 😃
Going to be a beautiful day as well (if a bit on the warm side)
Right now though, it's coffee time!
#coffeechain

2024-06-05 16:26:24

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So the best way to get started is to flash a USB stick with Linux, and then boot to it from your Windows machine. Leaves your windows untouched and safe, and lets you use/learn Linux as well (with a bit of a modest performance tradeoff as you're running the OS from USB).
Here's one guide (there are many out there):
https://www.linuxfordevices.com/tutorials/linux/install-full-linux-os-usb
I prefer Linux Mint for this kind of thing--it's closest to Windows in look and feel...
(And you may have to look up the proper keys to boot from USB for your particular computer and BIOS - it's usually F12)

2024-06-05 16:22:09

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I've used Linux for years (as wll as Windows and Mac) and despite being forced into a Windows ecosystem for corporate, I find I always end up gravitating back to Linux.
Yes, it can be a pain at times, but it really is a better OS.
And your analogy to BTC is accurate as well--normies woud rather have "easy" than private, or better, or safer...
Just look at iOS - no better example.

2024-06-05 15:27:12

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Same thing with Bighorn Sheep - their ability to defy gravity is simply astonishing.
Every animal has developed a defense mechanism against predators--but the ability to out climb them I find fascinating.

2024-06-05 15:25:29

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Why would you assume that?
Seems clear to me that a) humans process information, and use what they already know to make assumptions on new situations b) AI does *exactly* the same...
Therefore...

2024-06-05 15:12:27

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I think this one is serious. AI is really not something we should be racing to develop...prudence and caution are warranted.
"Just because you can doesn't mean you should...."

2024-06-05 15:10:14

GM Nostr!
If we experienced time bilinearly would today be "PMUH" day?
#coffeechain

2024-06-04 15:29:59

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Well, I'm pretty rural (compared to most probably extremely rural) and have quite a few dirt roads...just part of life.
Would I trade them for paved roads and higher taxes?
LOL

2024-06-04 15:28:12

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I wish you success--writing is truly an art (and an unappreciated one--tough to get published).
Same with music - I see so many musicians that are exceptionally talented, yet never get their "break".
But everything is easier now with the internet (e.g. self-publishing).
Go for it! (And if you ever would like a proofreader, sign me up!)

2024-06-04 15:15:44

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Strange--and this goes for a lot of jobs I think--I enjoy welding (as a hobby) and think it might be fun as a job--but then you listen to folks doing it day in and day out, and...well...you realize it's probably better as a hobby 😃

2024-06-04 15:12:38

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Get a freezer that'll take at least 1/2 a cow...you'll get better and more varied cuts. 😃

2024-06-04 15:10:43

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LOL...I changed later than that...
And don't (ever) worry about what others think--the only person you need to worry about what they think is yourself.
In my case, I could have been successful, earned a very nice income--but I asked myself "do I want to be 65 years old still doing this and say -- gee, I wish I would have switched careers back when I had the chance..."
Plan it out (don't be impulsive) but forge your own path - and remember to enjoy the journey itself along the way...

2024-06-04 15:06:28

GM Nostr!
Happy Tuesday!
Tuesday is the orphan day--it's not Monday, it's not "Hump Day", it's not Friday, it's just there...
Let's give Tuesday a little love! (Or at least celebrate it with an extra cup of Raktajino!)
#coffeechain

2024-06-03 23:08:51

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LOL

2024-06-03 23:08:01

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Ah...Foresty Forest!
https://www.youtube.com/user/forestyforest
I get it--life is full of compromises. Still, we made the leap to local beef a few years ago, and I can't even begin to think about eating grocery beef again....

2024-06-03 23:04:35

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Well, you can do as much as you'd like / are comfortable with in terms of apps.
And *if* you can't live without an app, you can sandbox it and use Google Play Services (I'd create a second user profile for that).
So there's really nothing you can't load...but you just need to be aware that you're leaking privacy data if you do.
You can go to Exodus (https://exodus-privacy.eu.org/en/) and search for any app to see what data you're leaking prior to use...great site.
Bottom line, with Graphene you can CHOOSE to share data (or not), whereas with iOS or Google you don't.
I've got my Graphene locked down pretty tight--but YMMV. Still, IMHO it's a much better OS than then others...

2024-06-03 22:57:14

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Find a local rancher and buy 1/4 or 1/2 cow...(oh and you'll need a decent freezer).
You'll never again buy beef from a store...

2024-06-03 15:36:12

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Have to say I was quite pleased to move from Apple to Android many years back...
And now (more recently) moving to GrapheneOS I feel the same elation...
I'd encourage anyone dissatisfied with iOS (or Google) to investigate Graphene.
https://grapheneos.org

2024-06-03 15:08:08

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So...make a change (seriously).
I switched careers...gave up a significant income from a profession where I was actually really accomplished and respected, but didn't enjoy.
Transitioned to a completely new field, and (eventually) was earning more, and enjoying it more.
It's not easy--but life is short. Enjoy the journey.

2024-06-03 15:03:28

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And...as good as the movies were, there was SO MUCH that was left on the cutting room floor...
Like Bill the pony--who actually is in the film for just a few seconds...clearly they filmed it, but Bill got cut...
But a bit of an easter egg... 😃

2024-06-02 15:01:29

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If you're collecting data it's not free...

2024-06-01 15:08:27

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Seriously?
You need to get out of there...no one needs to feel unsafe.
Probably a simplistic suggestion (I'm sure there are complexities that aren't readily apparent) but isn't there an available exit for you?

2024-06-01 14:59:19

GM Nostr!
The weekend! Ah......
#coffeechain

2024-05-31 15:18:54

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Data is ephemeral...always has been. It's just a bit that's a 1 or a 0.
That's it...
If it's truly important, write it down...

2024-05-30 15:54:35

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I'm a firm believer that anything you learn, you truly learn on your own through your own efforts.
For some, that's easier with structure (like college). For others, it's often easier on your own.
(I'm more of the independent learner--really don't need to sit in a classroom--true learning only happens when you personally put in the effort).

2024-05-30 15:50:44

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A more interesting question for me is: when did we change?
At the beginning...we were a republic...but now we're certainly not...nor are we a democracy (not sure we've ever been that).
But (somewhere) the politics evolved away from a republic...but not sure when that happened. Anyone have any thoughts?
(Serious question to the historians out there...)

2024-05-29 15:20:34

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Did you make it through the bad weather yesterday? (Looks like it's going to rain here today...)

2024-05-28 21:54:52

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By the way, this is coolest slogan ever "We want your business, not your data!!"

2024-05-28 21:51:48

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Funny...was literally just looking at your site this AM, and thought to myself: "wow...no tracking cookies"...and...you're selling pretty cool stuff as well!
Well done... 😃

2024-05-28 14:55:05

GM Nostr!
When a Tuesday feels like a Monday it deserves a second cup of coffee!
#coffeechain

2024-05-28 14:53:01

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"Helping you live a better life"
Perhaps you might want to reflect on your tagline, and ask yourself if behaving the way you have in this exchange has helped anyone...
It certainly isn't representative of the altruistic image it seems you're trying to promote for yourself...quite to the contrary, in fact.

2024-05-27 17:06:13

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Oh, if it was on the table, I would have tried at least one piece... 😃

2024-05-27 15:15:24

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No kidding...seeing a lot of that lately!

2024-05-27 14:55:15

GM Nostr!
Going to be a nice sunny day today (even if still a bit chilly).
Coffee is hot though--so no worries at all! 😃
And feels like a good morning for zapping! ⚡
#coffeechain

2024-05-26 23:29:45

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Clearly you're not interested in debate, as you're unwilling to answer the question.
And perhaps if you read your own article you'd see the word "local" does not appear in your missive--and I'm not interested in the comments of others--I'm interested in what YOUR response to the question posed would be.
And seriously, do you honestly feel insults and rudeness help make that case that you've got a valid point to make?

2024-05-26 20:36:57

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Another alternative is GrapheneOS
https://grapheneos.org/
The basic application set (Calculator, Camera, Clock, Contacts, Messaging, Phone) get you this functionality.
And you can then augment with additional items as you see fit.

2024-05-26 20:19:29

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Already read your article (yes, seriously)...and it focuses almost exclusively on national elections, and really doesn't address local elections--
So I'll ask again:
Do you believe that you (as a single individual) can influence and ultimately change the results of a local election?
Hint: saying "I don't have time to respond" is a cop out..if you'd like to have a discussion I'm open to debate. If you're not interested in hearing another opinion, that's fine as well...

2024-05-26 17:13:39

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Can Social Security work? ABSOLUTELY
Unfortunately what it requires in order to be successful are honest politicians...
It is absolutely a fiscally sound concept--it can indeed fund the retirement of an entire country.
But when politicians have the ability to "re-purpose" the funds, and spend them on other projects (because there is a "surplus") than is when the system breaks down.
Don't blame Social Security - blame the politicians!

2024-05-25 14:43:25

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Everyone has their strengths...glad you've found yours! 😃

2024-05-24 16:32:05

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Need curb feelers....
https://m.primal.net/ILUZ.png

2024-05-24 16:25:04

Anyone else having trouble adding a new home feed in Primal desktop? This used to work for me, but no longer. It says that the feed is added, it shows up, but when selecting the dropdown nothing happens...
#asknostr
#primal
@npub12vk…pugg

2024-05-24 15:50:26

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Agree...yet Strike is KYC...
This episode (crashed hard drive) had made me realize we're still a long way from being "easy"...thinking of my non-tech friends and how frustrated they'd be trying to recover everything (and re-establish connectivity with thins like Nosr and wallets)

2024-05-24 15:21:20

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In the US, so WoS I think is out as an option...

2024-05-24 15:15:14

So back to using my nsec to log into Primal. Going to have to set up a new wallet for zaps and need suggestions...what's the easiest way currently to set up a wallet?
#asknostr
#plebchain

2024-05-24 14:56:17

GM Nostr
Glad I have coffee-had an M.2 SSD fail, and lost some data 😞
Alby not working, so can't even send zaps....
Going to have to put on an extra pot today for sure....
#coffeechain

2024-05-23 15:19:17

GM Nostr!!
Lots going on today, but always good to take a few moments to enjoy coffee!
#coffeechain

2024-05-22 15:08:20

Going to need an extra cup of coffee today...(finally) getting around to moving some old photos off of a Pentium II I had in the garage.
Never realized how slow these old machines are - moving over now a folder of videos...moving 50 GB will take 14 hours!!
Sheesh...may need an extra pot of coffee...
#coffeechain

2024-05-21 15:06:44

GM Nostr!
Rainy day ahead...but coffee is keeping me warm and comfortable!
#coffeechain

2024-05-20 15:15:38

GM Nostr!
Starting a new week with....coffee!! 😃
#coffeechain

2024-05-18 14:37:58

GM Nostr
Good but cold morning! Woke up to 32 degrees...
Glad the raktajino is hot this morning!
#coffeechain

2024-05-16 14:59:31

GM Nostr!
Going to be a beautiful day!
#coffeechain

2024-05-15 15:29:58

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If you've never been there, OK is a great state--VERY freedom loving, and this is just one example.
Great state....

2024-05-14 15:00:18

GM Nostr
Spilled the cream filling me coffee this AM.
Oh well, no sense in crying... 😃
#coffeechain

2024-05-09 14:51:02

GM Nostr
Thursday - the only day of the week with an "h" in it...
I'll drink (coffee) to that!
#coffeechain

2024-05-08 15:42:39

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Agree completely - with the caveat that the perceived incentives (and costs) are dependent upon each individual.
In the crime example, some will not become criminals no matter the perceived benefits...one would say the personal emotional cost to their psyche by stealing (for example) would not outweigh the benefits.
Same with any decision...each individual remains the arbiter of their own cost-benefit analysis.

2024-05-07 16:18:54

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Doing the right thing is never hard...
It's the consequences of those decisions, brokered by the opinions and actions of others, that are hard to deal with...

2024-05-07 15:31:09

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There's a market for that...

2024-05-04 20:35:29

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Gotta say Primal desktop is pretty solid. Could it be better? Sure...but as it sits, it's completely functional.

2024-05-04 15:38:01

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Well, there's the rub...they'll just outlaw those layer 2s (like they do now) and BTC will effectively become a CBDC--trackable and traceable.
There's got to be a better solution than layer 2s....

2024-05-04 15:34:11

GM Nostr
Time to zap and find a few good posters to add to my friends list...
#coffeechain

2024-05-03 20:17:16

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All any of us can believe in is a better self (and even then, we're likely to disappoint ourselves).
A better world only results when enough of us take responsibility for making ourselves better people.

2024-05-03 15:17:12

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Typical politician--hired for his loyalty (certainly not for his competence).

2024-05-02 15:40:46

GM Nostr
Been cleaning up the data on all the old SD cards I've accumulated (and boy there are a lot of them).
Finding some old pics though...always fun (especially when accompanied by a cup 'o Joe)
#coffeechain

2024-05-01 14:47:41

GM Nostr
May Day! May Day! May Day!
(Once you've heard him, you'll never forget Rick Jeanneret)
Enjoying my coffee on this first day of May!
#coffeechain

2024-04-29 16:02:48

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How about some Pixel cases to support GrapheneOS users? 😃

2024-04-29 15:46:04

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Cleese is classic 😃

2024-04-29 15:42:46

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So (forgive my ignorance) is this issue charging sats while running an LSP? Or is it something else? (i.e. could you run altruistically without charging any fees and be adhering to the law?)

2024-04-29 15:11:02

GM Nostr
If there's coffee left in the pot from yesterday, I'll microwave it so I have some to drink while the next pot is brewing.
Sacrilege? Or do you do zap yours as well? 😃 ⚡ ⚡
Regardless, it's a good day, and it's still good coffee!!
#coffeechain

2024-04-28 15:09:25

Love these ideas
@npub1lxk…5xlc your guides are tremendous (but my reading list of your material is taking all my free time LOL -- all good! 😃 )
https://stacker.news/items/521699
#plebchain
#grownostr

2024-04-28 15:03:22

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I've tried many, many times too...never go the hang of it.

2024-04-28 14:55:25

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Thanks again for putting these together @npub1lxk…5xlc
Wonderful stuff!!

2024-04-27 16:17:23

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Oh that's pretty normal - most(?) wallets (Trezor, Ledger) allow multiple coins...it'll be pretty straightforward once you get in there.

2024-04-27 16:15:32

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Well, you asked why it was good in principle 😃
Have to agree that it's become a poster child for what's wrong with government--if you want to blame someone blame the politicians (not the boomers).

2024-04-27 16:13:22

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Is it more difficult? Really?
Case in point--have a friend that has a college degree that he realized was worthless--became a plumber. Owns his own business now and is very successful.
Another case in point--another friend with a finance degree--quit finance and is now a contractor and owns a business building houses--again very successful.
BOTH took a TON of work--yet both have become successful in today's world--so why can't anyone else do this?

2024-04-27 16:08:10

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SS was original set up so that each person "paid in" and those funds (paid over a lifetime) would provide a reasonable retirement.
Essentially establishing an incentive to save (which everyone still should do--but most won't)
But government started mismanaging the program, and stealing the dollars...and...well...here we are.till