Every day that goes by the case for war with Iran for the U.S. gets dumber and dumber. The press is not hard enough on the admin about this. The GOP spineless. Too many Dems way too concerned about AIPAC lobby money It’s all so pathetic and infuriating.

Pam Bondi is a joke and should resign Also complicit in attempting to dismiss and at worst cover up some of the most horrific events in modern history

Donald Trump has been extremely net-negative for Bitcoin adoption, positive legislation, and growth of the asset/use cases for individuals, the industry, and global adoption A short, medium, and long term fail by the industry and big crypto money behind the admin 🧵

Bitcoin is a neutral, open, permissionless monetary system This is what makes it so great as resistance money. No pedo-bankers/institutions required. Truly peer to peer when held and used in self custody (which is easy!)

Real question Bluesky. I am a former progressive who really thinks our government has grown too big, and powerful and away from the founders intent. There is too much room for error. I identity as a libertarian socialist/anarchist now. Anyone else feel this?

The political opportunism and power trip you see from JD Vance is the stuff of legends What a rise and fall of the soul

Also, may I say that I don’t agree with people saying ICE and CBP need “more training.” They’re doing exactly what this administration has trained them to—impose a reign of fear in blue cities. They don’t need more training. They need to be ripped up root and branch.

We’ve got a bit of a refocus brewing for TPB. Stay tuned — but mission remains the same Show bitcoin as money for the people and social good.

I still don’t get how “the resistance” doesn’t understand that A) you need to fucking toughen up and exercise your first and second amendment rights B) use resistance money which is bitcoin Still thinking asking for permission from and giving the government more control is a good idea?

The reality to grapple with her in Trump 2.0 is how did we get here? Those who voted for him of course, but also the failed leadership from democrats the past decade, and most of all Joe Biden and Kamala Harris Joe for not dropping out and Kamala for running on a no change campaign. Shame on you

I mean ICE officers have called those simply filming “domestic terrorists” so under Miller’s definition here 1st and 4th amendment rights are violence against ICE! Miller is a terrible liar and incredibly unlikable person, but good luck thinking Americans are stupid.

If Bitcoin is “captured”… What about the current system?

Bitcoin is for protestors. It's a tool for Alexei Navalny and other Russian dissidents. It's for Roya Mahboob and women under patriarchal rule.

Please help me share this far and wide on Bluesky 🚨🚨 I’m the ED of @progressivebitcoiner.org, a progressive think tank focusing on Bitcoin. What are ways the progressive/left community would find our work, and Bitcoin, more authentic and appealing to them? Is it too MAGA coded already?

Bitcoin gives me hope in a world run by hopeless and untrustworthy governments and institutions

Bitcoin is the most progressive tool on the planet It’s the peoples’ money oligarchs can’t fuck with. Censorship resistant, permissonless, borderless, fully open and accessible to anyone on the planet. When will progressives realize this? ✊🏻⚡️

Meet the Pro-Bitcoin Democrat running for Governor of California YouTube - youtu.be/h2SC_H-7qnk?... Apple - podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... Spotify - open.spotify.com/episode/1lpR... Or wherever you get your podcasts. To learn more head to progressivebitcoiner.org

Working on a new piece for @progressivebitcoiner.org — “Want to Fight the Oligarchy? Try Bitcoin” “Bitcoin gives us a peaceful way to opt out of an oligarchical system built on control and inequality and to participate instead in a network that treats everyone by the same rules.”

Detaching Bitcoin from oligarchy narratives is how we get progressives on board. Too many lump Bitcoin into the oligarchy, dark crypto money, trump crypto corruption bucket. Couldn’t be further from the truth - Bitcoin is the people’s money.

Satoshi was a human rights activist, btw. Reframe your perception of Bitcoin. It’s freedom tech, giving power back to the people, and away from the gatekeeping in central banks, governments, and corporations. Happy Bitcoin Whitepaper day 🎃 bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdf

Donald Trump has pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao. Binance has been a major supporter of Trump's crypto projects, and Trump has already made millions after Binance accepted a $2 billion investment from an Emirati fund denominated in the Trump family's USD1 stablecoin.

ICE is beating up and detaining citizens for several days and sometimes weeks with no charges. The Trump admin is blowing up boats (with people) in the Caribbean without due process or sufficient cause And the vast majority of Americans seem to not care. That’s a major problem.

How a Democrat engages with Bitcoin is a litmus test It says can you speak and engage with the future? Can you engage a younger vote? Can you combat Trump while also engaging on emerging technology as a non partisan, winning issue? It’s not just about Bitcoin. Be smart.

The Democrats will find it increasingly hard to win while Trump is in power. Full stop. Despite Trump not being favorable, many of his policies extreme, the Democrats continue to operate from a place of fear and no direction. Voters feel that. Voters don’t trust Dems!

I don’t like the language or assumption that a CBDC is a “public” option as many, particularly in media and western governments/politicians, are proposing. It’s not about the public (the people). It’s a government surveillance and control option.

If the government ceases to be by the people for the people Then let’s move on from it. I’m not sure I can still share Ezra Klein’s optimism of hope for good governance. Happy to be proven wrong…but the incentives aren’t there.

New piece via Liberal Ground on Free Speech! Thanks to my friend Logan for answering my questions on legal/constitutional questions around free speech! Read the article and subscribe today 🔗⬇️ liberalground.com/p/free-speech

Today I’m launching Liberal Ground, a publication (and beyond) where I will reflect and write about culture, society and politics, with an appeal to rebuild the sane and moderate left, and find unity and common ground in liberal values - the foundation of America

We have to hold to liberal values and principles, especially when it’s hard.

No one single political ideology in the United States holds a monopoly on political violence. Anyone suggesting otherwise is not a person to be taken seriously. And if you’re a politician or in media, do better. Our liberal democracy depends on it.

As Charlie Kirk fought for and used his first amendment free speech rights (which he never should have been punished for with murder, insanity!) anyone has a right to use free speech. Not just your supporters, Mr. Trump. Speech is not responsible for violence. It’s a protected 1st amendment right

When things get bad and they start disabling cell towers to quell protests, make sure you’ve already installed Bitchat. bitchat.free

Violence continues to get absolutely out of hand in this country. I don’t care what political camp you’re from. And if you’re from the left and this is how you chose to combat those you disagree with…fuck you. Enough! Hope Charlie is ok.

Powerful interests are trying to change the internet. It's worse than you know. Your safety and freedoms are on the line. Thank you for your attention to this matter. www.youtube.com/watch?v=iz_8...

This photo is the bane of my existence. Most of you on this site probably hate and associate bitcoin with Trump, MAGA, and billionaires turning their backs on democracy. I don’t blame you. And yet, Bitcoin as freedom and resistance money the state can’t control is the antithesis to Trump

Why would anyone support an administration that wants to cover up pedophile rings, war mongering, sending troops on its streets against citizens , indiscriminate ICE raids (including American citizens), state capitalism forcing tariffs (tax on citizens), and shitcoin corruption? Wake up

There is a legit stronger negative reaction (even among many democrats) to Mamdani than to Trump Critique his policies and ideas if you want, but to ignore Trump’s antics against democratic norms, his pro state capitalism and fascist tendencies…?

“Bitcoin is resistance money!!”

Bluesky needs bitcoin zaps ⚡️ Peer to peer resistance money? Tips for good Independent journalism?? I mean damn it’s right there in front of you! @support.bsky.team

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People outside of the bitcoin bubble (or outside of Bitcoin holders and users) see this and I completely understand why they want to hate Bitcoin and anything to do with it! Just…hear us out, we’ve got a place for you @progressivebitcoiner.org

Gm, who are the best progressives that are either current lawmakers or running campaigns to serve that I should follow here on Bluesky?

Today’s politics can best be summarized as bad answers to good questions But I think Bitcoin happens to be one of those good answers to good questions

Hey, Bitcoin is for everyone ✌️ And yes us progressives!

There has never been a better time to be hopeful. To see the freedom tech tools at our fingertips. To organize and take humanity in a better direction. It is also the choice we must make! “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice” - Dr King

What’s the lowest hanging fruit for the democrats to engage with the Bitcoin/crypto space? Understand that Bitcoin is completely separate from Trump’s crypto corruption Go pro-Bitcoin! Mining with renewable energy, Bitcoin for privacy preserving healthcare payments, and more!