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8461  Other / Politics & Society / Re: Blast in St. Petersburg metro network on: April 04, 2017, 03:00:41 PM
Very sad news, really.
I feel sorry for victims.
Unfortunately, we heard so many such tragic news recently.
It seems that such news will soon become ''normal'' and it's nothing we can do about it.
New terrorists are individuals, without formal connection with any terrorist organization, mostly influenced by Internet.
It's almost impossible to find them and stop before terrorist attack.
We really live in very dangerous time now and fighting with invisible enemy.
8462  Other / Politics & Society / Re: Europe is basically an American colony on: April 04, 2017, 02:55:26 PM
It's natural that American army protecting Europe.
American army is strongest in the world and in Europe we have a lot issues with Russia, terrorism etc.
It's based on agreement between Europe and America, any way.
I don't see anything wrong with it.
In the first and second world war Europe and America, together, won and created new, better world.
It's to much really to call Europe American colony just because America have some soldiers there Smiley

8463  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Where to Invest BTC? on: April 04, 2017, 02:50:08 PM
Right now, I do not recommend buying bitcoins and looking to invest on it since it's on a crazy inorganic price growth right now, and after the said pump it might leave most buyers at the top burned and cursing bitcoins. Well if you have bitcoins as of this moment then you don't really need to look for some place to invest it since bitcoin per se is already a great investment vehicle. You just need to have a lot of patience, my dear friend and try not to be greedy to avoid losing money in the process.


I agree with you.
Even if you just keeping bitcoin funds in the wallet, you will earn if not in short term, surely in the long term.
So patience is virtue here and will be rewarded.
In the mean time, I suggest you that instead of investing (what is always very risky way for earning) focus on learning some skills like programming.
In such way, you can do some tasks or jobs and receive payments in bitcoin.
It's much safer way to collect more bitcoins Smiley


8464  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: What to do with the people who don't like Bitcoin? on: April 04, 2017, 02:44:00 PM
Nothing really Smiley
I mean, what you can do?
Argue with them? It's always wasting of time and energy and not productive.
It's OK talk with somebody who is negative because of luck of understanding.
In such case, talk can help but otherwise just leave it.
No way that we can convince each person in the world how great is bitcoin Smiley


8465  Other / Politics & Society / Re: Russian Protests on: April 02, 2017, 01:03:04 PM
It's great to see that average Russians weak up and stand against dictatorship and luck of freedom.
Of course, Putin have control over all media, police, secret service and, in the short period, there is no chance to change everything.
Putin will win next presidential election, it's obvious.
In Russia, historically, every real changes in society could come through revolution only.
Last revolution they had 100 years ago with Lenin.
No way that Putin will give up from power in peaceful way.
But, he can't sleep peacefully any more Smiley
8466  Other / Politics & Society / Re: Why gun is easily available in US? on: April 02, 2017, 12:56:46 PM
In order to answer this question, you should understand American history, cučture and tradition.
100-200 years ago America was wildness and everybody had guns in order to protect themselves.
It was way of life, as you can see in American movies.
Even American constitution confirm such right, that all citizens can have guns.
In this way, America is really very unique country.
Of course, because of it, there are a lot criminal and violence in American society.
Because of this people are even more scared and buying more guns and this circle never ends Smiley

Partly I agree with you, If you look at American history, specially after it won its independence from Great Britain, American. They created Bill of Rights and on of them is the right of people to keep and bear arms. But you also have to understand the reason why they put it in place. It was there because the thinking at that time is that everyone can keep and bear arms and can organize together to overthrow any leaders who seems to abuse its power and who often uses that power in cruel and unfair ways.

So if Americans wanted to really restrict gun ownership, it wouldn’t simply have to get Congress to pass a law - it would have to persuade all of the individual states to agree to the change too.Which I think would be very difficult to do now.

I agree with you.
It's very difficult and complex issue.
President Obama tried to change it but couldn't.
To have guns is already way of life for the many people in America, and they feel it's their constitutional right.
Now, with president Trump I don't think that we will see any real changes regarding gun policy.
I hope that at least they will be able to restrict access to guns to young adults, violent or mentally ill people.
It will be progress already if they can achieve it in the near future Smiley


8467  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Bitcoin, Crimes, and Terrorism on: April 02, 2017, 12:47:48 PM
Recently, I heard report on national TV.
Police find some drug dealers and had interview with journalists.
They explained that it was very difficult to discover them because they bought drugs in the dark web and paid with bitcoin.
So, it's obvious that bitcoin is perfect tool for criminals.
No names, no bank or government control, it's very easy to exchange bitcoin to local currency etc.
I guess, it's the same for terrorists.
I don't know how to solve it.



8468  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Difference between Bitcoin and real money? on: April 02, 2017, 12:41:27 PM
The difference of bitcoin and real money, physically bitcoin is virtual currency. It doesn’t exist in the kind of physical form that the currency & coin we’re used to exist in. Bitcoin is something that people likes because you hold it by yourself and have better security some people also says that for you to escape from the bank. And lastly bitcoin has no value, only exchange value.
I can agree with most of your points.
However, bitcoin have value, because you can buy different staff online and offline directly with bitcoin funds, you don't need to exchange bitcoin in some other currency.
We already have bitcoin debit cards, bitcoin ATM etc.
So, you can do many things with bitcoin, the same as with your local currency.
Of course, for merchants situation is different. They can't deposit bitcoin in the bank or pay taxes.

8469  Local / Hrvatski (Croatian) / Re: 💥💥NOVI Bitcoin ATM Zagreb (Vrbik)💥💥✔️Trenutna isplata✔️ 🏆 Najniži fee 💰💲 on: April 02, 2017, 12:30:30 PM
Hvala vam, ugodno ste nas iznenadili Smiley

Smiley Isplata je bila stvarno jednostavna i brza

OK hvala na recenziji usluge.
Mislim da ću uskoro probati i ja, kad ga već svi hvale Smiley
Ima li planova za nove bankomate?
8470  Other / Politics & Society / Re: Are the U.S. and Russia / Eastern Europe still enemies? on: April 01, 2017, 02:32:38 PM
In my opinion, Russia and America will always have different interests and strategies in different parts of the world.
They are great powers and wants to influence all world, in political, economical way etc.
Because of it, they will always have some kind of conflicts, it's perfectly natural.
Russia is not democracy and in their history, since czars, Lenin, Stalin, until Putin, they always had strong leaders and no real political freedom.
Western values are different.
We glorify freedom, human right, free will etc.
So, it's obvious that America and Russia can temporally unite, like in first and second world war, or now in Syria (but not completely) but conflicts and different view about world issues will always remain.
8471  Other / Politics & Society / Re: What would you do if you were in charge of your country? on: April 01, 2017, 02:21:42 PM
I will give to each citizen so called ''basic income'' so they can be free to decide, if they want to work for low salary and become ''modern slaves'' or be free to stay at home, take care about family, learn new skills, enjoy life.
Finland and some other countries in the world, like Switzerland, already thinking about it: http://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/kela_to_prepare_basic_income_proposal/8422295
First responsibility of the government is to make people happy and free.
We really have to change our way of thinking, our lives...
8472  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Difference between Bitcoin and real money? on: April 01, 2017, 02:12:53 PM
I've discovered Bitcoin few days ago, but I am skeptical about few things, why would I invest money in Bitcoins at the end of the day,why would I convert money into Bitcoins?

If I want to buy stocks or invest money I can easily invest with real $. Why would I convert my $ to bitcoins?
If I want to gamble , I can simply gamble on websites that require $ as currency, why would I convert it to bitcoins?
What's the difference between Bitcoins and dolars? What does bitcoin bring to the table that real $ don't, less taxes, more income?


It's very simple, really.
Bitcoin is decentralized, without any government or bank control.
Bitcoin is also the most popular virtual currency, with great potential to become mainstream eventually.
If such scenario happen, btc price will jump to the sky.
So, use bitcoin if you wants alternative way of payment, in more secure way, if you like anonymity and if you can see ''big picture'' here, what bitcoin can become in the near future.
8473  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: What if all nations of the world started to use bitcoin on: April 01, 2017, 02:08:26 PM
It will never happen, forget about it.
Bitcoin can't be regulated by the governments and it's only alternative, virtual currency.
In the world, people have possibility to use many different currencies, and each currency have certain purpose or role.
You will receive salary in local currency and spend  it for mortgage, daily expenses etc.
If you go abroad, you will need international currency as US dollar, Euro, Swiss Franks etc.
Bitcoin will always remain alternative way for online and offline payments, decentralized and without government or bank control.

8474  Other / Politics & Society / Re: RELIGION AND TRUTH on: March 30, 2017, 04:10:41 PM
Since childhood I was taught about religion, life I regularly, I think everyone should believe in religion and the appropriate running of the Scriptures the world will peace.

Every adult believes in what he wants. In general, one must believe in good and every day do something useful for others. A person can not believe in anything, but if he does good deeds and cares about others, this will be the first step towards peace.
It seems to me that religion and truth are incompatible. Why do you need religion to help other people? It must be your own beliefs. Religion has arrogated to itself the right to universal principles. What does God do? All believers are really sinners, but otherwise hide it. They are cheating themselves and their God.

If God created religion, he would create one for all - the religion of truth. And all existing religions only partially reflect the truth that the creator wanted to convey to us. All people are guilty and deceive themselves first.

You first have to understand that we all have free will.
Second, we are all fallen people, separated from God and his will and love.
As result, we have different understanding about God, purpose of life etc., and we are using our free will often in wrong way.
God can try to guide us through prophets, revelations, holy mans, holy books etc. but it's our responsibility only if we will accept it or not.
 Only God have absolute truth and love. We are all imperfect and can just try our best. It's the same for priests in the churches.
So, we can't say that any religion is perfect because we are not perfect.  
8475  Other / Politics & Society / Re: Why gun is easily available in US? on: March 30, 2017, 04:03:48 PM
In order to answer this question, you should understand American history, culture and tradition.
100-200 years ago America was wildness and everybody had guns in order to protect themselves.
It was way of life, as you can see in American movies.
Even American constitution confirm such right, that all citizens can have guns.
In this way, America is really very unique country.
Of course, because of it, there are a lot criminal and violence in American society.
Because of this people are even more scared and buying more guns and this circle never ends Smiley

 

8476  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Japan to accept Bitcoin as payment method. on: March 30, 2017, 03:43:52 PM
That's a great news, but I doubt its credibility, give us a way to verify it. I do not want to believe and those that are not real. If Japan accepts bitcoin as a payment method, this means bitcoin is getting more acceptance, and it will grow even further. It is the premise for bitcoin to stand firm in the market, and it never gets overtaken by other altcoins. Japan is a very modern country, bitcoin is acceptable, meaning bitcoin is a good investment, so we should support bitcoin.


Yes, it will be great to see some official surce, in order to verify this info.
I know that in many countries merchants accepts payments in bitcoin but on the end of day, they have to exchange bitcoin to local currency.
They can't pay salary in bitcoin or give bitcoin to the banks, for example.
So, it's possible, I guess, to use bitcoin as payment method, but it's still gray zone somehow without clear regulation from the government.
8477  Other / Politics & Society / Re: Why do people believe in religion? on: March 28, 2017, 04:15:38 PM
There are many unconscious reasons people believe in religious faiths. While many people find comfort and joy in their religious practices because of their moral teachings there are other reasons they're drawn to their faith as well. For many people faith was a part of their upbringing and they want to continue their families traditions. Faith plays an important role in our culture and reason has been part of the human race from time immemorial and it will continue to be part of us.

I agree that for the many people religion is just ritual, part of culture or tradition etc.
Still, it's not only answer why so many people follow religion and believe in God.
Many people can't find purpose in their life. They feel that is some highest truth and purpose out there.
Other people, like Einstein, through science understood that must be creator, God, who created all this miracles and whole universe.
Some people had spiritual revelations and talked with God.
There are no simple answer why so many people believe in God and religion.
8478  Other / Politics & Society / Re: Gay Marriage and Adoption on: March 28, 2017, 04:09:49 PM
It's very complex and difficult issue.
In the past, marriage was connected only with church and was part of religious life.
In the modern society states took responsibility for marriages from churches.
When society become secularized and separated from the religion, we got a problem.
For religious people marriage is religious and holy act, connected with God and faith.
For other, non religious people, it's just civil act and part of human freedom or civil rights.
I don't think that such, very different viewpoints, can be united, no way.
It's classic dilemma, who is our true leader and owner, government and president, or God.
Each of us have different answer and because of this we have so much conflicts and problems in society and real division.
8479  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: CAN WE SEND BTC WITHOUT ANY FEES??? on: March 28, 2017, 03:56:42 PM
I'm already a few years involved in bitcoin world and never worried to much about fees or sending bitcoin from one wallet to other.
Each time I will just choose standard fee, offered by blockchain, and send bitcoins.
Recently, I had several btc transaction with a very long waiting time for confirmation, more than 24 hours.
After such experience, I always chose higher fee than recommended.
If you really think that sending btc without any fees will save you either money or time, good luck with it Smiley
I will not recommend it.
8480  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: BITCOIN IS BETTER THAN WESTERN UNION ? on: March 28, 2017, 03:50:35 PM
:)Governments sometimes say Bitcoin has a bad image because hackers and scammers can ask for payment in it. However Western Union has been used by the Nigerian prince scammers for years and no governments talk about restricting its use, regulating it further, or banning it. IMO the dark side of Western Union is far worse than the dark side of Bitcoin.

It's true that criminals can use both- WU and bitcoin for their purpose.
Recently, at least in my country, I know that WU had to change policy, and now asking ID card from everybody, sender and receiver of money.
With bitcoin, nobody ask you about ID card so I think that criminals prefer bitcoin over WU now.
Just a few weeks ago I heard story on news that police catch some drug dealers.
They find and ordered drugs in the dark web and paid with bitcoin.
So, from this viewpoint, WU is better than bitcoin.


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