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1  Other / Politics & Society / Re: Protecting bitcoin from government on: June 05, 2011, 12:19:40 AM
Well if any politician sees the title of this article they will be all over bitcoin. Especially ones near the Mexican boarder. Sheesh....

http://blogs.forbes.com/benzingainsights/2011/06/03/how-to-purchase-guns-and-drugs-anonymously/
2  Other / Politics & Society / Re: Liberals, why do you like Bitcoin? on: June 05, 2011, 12:15:13 AM
It has the potential to hamper the government's ability to run society by allowing for citizens to control the earnings of their labor in an anonymous private environment. There is little accountability in a citizen paying their dues. How could you like this? Why are you here? Why don't you just keep supporting the US dollar or other fiat currencies?


 Cheesy
Are you just trying to stir the pot? Or are you not seeing the endgame?
3  Other / Politics & Society / Re: I will admit something... on: June 05, 2011, 12:12:40 AM
Back on topic ......my take is: if you don't like taxes... then put out your own fires, fight crime yourself, get off the paved roads and teach yourself and your kids what we learn in school.

That ignores the voluntary division of labor. I don't have to make my own shoes but I do have to provide something to someone that does so they will voluntarily make me a pair. If I want cable TV or food, I will pay for it. I don't need to government to provide me those things. If I want fire protection, security, roads or my kids taught, I will pay for it. Again, the government isn't required for any of that.


That makes sense. I guess I'm at a loss for at what point a group of people co-existing with structure would be called a government.


If I have my way, everyone will get to have a vote on everything that is up for debate and some who do not wish to participate as much may wish relinquish their vote to an selected representitive of theirs. Is that a government? The internet may just be the key to this scenario  Wink
4  Other / Politics & Society / Re: I will admit something... on: June 04, 2011, 06:05:16 PM
Back on topic ......my take is: if you don't like taxes... then put out your own fires, fight crime yourself, get off the paved roads and teach yourself and your kids what we learn in school.

"Taxes" have a bad rep thanks to Kings of old and political scandals, but really, it's the way in which we all pitch in and it makes things more efficient when used properly. I feel a little honored and satisfied when I pay taxes.

Though, again, it's the scandals that make us wonder why we are paying them ...we need to strive for more transparent government and resource distribution.
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