Title: This economist professor was right. Post by: mbaeichapareiko on September 26, 2014, 01:52:38 AM Written almost 1 year to date of oct/2014.
http://www.technologyreview.com/news/520296/leading-economist-predicts-a-bitcoin-backlash/ I believe this is some of what we are experiencing. What is the bitcoin networks strategy to combat this? Title: Re: This economist professor was right. Post by: mbaeichapareiko on September 26, 2014, 02:11:39 AM sell me yours I'll buy, you can discount if you like since its going down right? haha
(the next financial meltdown) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8HekexIUy8 Title: Re: This economist professor was right. Post by: knight22 on September 26, 2014, 02:29:40 AM Written almost 1 year to date of oct/2014. http://www.technologyreview.com/news/520296/leading-economist-predicts-a-bitcoin-backlash/ I believe this is some of what we are experiencing. What is the bitcoin networks strategy to combat this? Wait for the government to make a move. Prepare some popcorn for the lolz :D Title: Re: This economist professor was right. Post by: justusranvier on September 26, 2014, 02:51:59 AM "Economist Simon Johnson says governments will feel the urge to suppress the crypto-currency Bitcoin."
OMG, really? I always thought they'd welcome Bitcoin with open arms. What a surprise! Title: Re: This economist professor was right. Post by: sublime5447 on September 26, 2014, 03:41:30 AM "Economist Simon Johnson says governments will feel the urge to suppress the crypto-currency Bitcoin." OMG, really? I always thought they'd welcome Bitcoin with open arms. What a surprise! Governments are indifferent to bitcoin because it is no threat. Title: Re: This economist professor was right. Post by: Sindelar1938 on September 26, 2014, 04:32:56 AM Some academics make a good living from stating the blindingly obvious
This dude certainly fits into that camp Title: Re: This economist professor was right. Post by: Lauda on September 26, 2014, 05:00:07 AM The professor is an ignorant idiot who chose something useless to study.
Feel free to quote me and send him a mail. Sheep chose to remain sheep. Yeah I was really expecting the governments to openly accept a decentralized currency which should replace their government issued ones. I was surprised that they did not do it. ::) Title: Re: This economist professor was right. Post by: wolfYella on September 26, 2014, 05:09:00 AM I think he was actually trying to make a name for himself. By making such a bold prediction that he felt had somewhat of a chance of happening he would potentially become known for being able to predict price crashes. Regardless he generated a lot of press for himself
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