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761  Economy / Goods / Re: Auto Thread: Talk Cars or Trade Parts on: August 14, 2012, 12:58:36 AM
@RustyRyan

I like the older European stuff.  My current bunch are a 1990 Merc 500SL, a 1991 300E and a 1992 Alpina Biturbo.  The last one is coming out of the (mechanic's) garage hopefully this week.  I've been waiting months to drive it.

Have you considered a Porsche 944 S2 or Turbo S?  Fantastic handling, terrific acceleration and at least in the S2 fairly affordable to keep on the road.  They've probably hit the bottom of their depreciation curve and are starting up the other side.  You should be able to get into a decent one for well under $10K. 
762  Economy / Trading Discussion / Re: CurrencyFair - experiences ? on: July 28, 2012, 06:46:34 PM
Looks similar in functionality to this:

https://www.bitcoinary.com/
763  Other / Politics & Society / Re: How much health care should the government provide? on: July 26, 2012, 02:44:40 AM
I live in a capitalist country, and I'm going to assume you do too. We are bought up to be selfish and greedy, it's what drives capitalism, so the concept may sound a little strange. But, if in the future you don't have the money to pay for your medical expenses then it is the responsibility of others to pay them.

You weren't brought up to be selfish and greedy, you were born that way.

That is why capitalism is successful: it has a proper understanding of human nature.

That is why socialism is an utter failure: it is fundamentally flawed at its root.  It can never succeed because it depends on human beings to be angels which they aren't.  Without the incentive to produce most people won't. 
764  Economy / Currency exchange / Re: Mang Sweeney's: send money to the Philippines through bitcoin on: June 25, 2012, 09:54:39 PM
Great to see you're doing this, MS.

Perhaps advertising on this Filipino-Canadian forum might generate some business for you: http://www.filipino.ca/forum/category-view.asp
765  Economy / Securities / Re: [BOUNTY FOR SOMEONE TO DO THIS] NASDAQ Stock on: June 24, 2012, 12:49:56 PM
I think this idea has some merit.
Of course I live in Northern Ontario where "mining stocks" are quite popular and everyone trades tips and gossip about mining companies.  Cheesy
766  Economy / Securities / Re: [BOUNTY FOR SOMEONE TO DO THIS] NASDAQ Stock on: June 24, 2012, 02:46:03 AM
What is an "IRL" market?
767  Economy / Securities / Re: [glbse] Rugatu Q&A on: June 13, 2012, 11:47:32 PM
I like it.

I would have a lot of use for a site like this for automotive repair questions.  Often I have to go to various forums to find solutions for problems I'm having with one of my (old) European cars.  If there were different 'channels' on Rugatu (ex: BMW expert, small engine repair expert, linux troubleshooting expert, relationship advice, etc.), you might be able to recruit people to your site who have no familiarity with bitcoin, both on the questioning and the answering side of things, just because they need expert help with something or because they are an expert who wants to make some extra cash.

I wish you every success with this, has real potential to expand the appeal of bitcoin.
768  Other / Off-topic / Re: Tomorrow will be 1 yr ... on: June 09, 2012, 01:07:29 AM
One year today that bitcoin hit $33.


I should have sold.


Just about 21 months since I joined the forum
769  Economy / Service Announcements / Re: Bitcoinary.com - The new smart way to buy and sell Bitcoins. on: June 09, 2012, 12:56:16 AM
The website looks terrific, and the concept is excellent as well, but it won't let me register.

Says "Something went wrong" after hitting Create an Account.
770  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Bitcoin Needs a "Tip Jar" Widget system like Flattr on: April 16, 2012, 01:52:10 AM
I might have created what you seek, but don't expect to much. I made it in 6 hours.

But see http://laybit.com I think this is what you need.

Kind regards
Kris

Nice!  Can you modify it to work as a vBulletin or SMF mod?  For instance, tipping posters on this forum for particularly insightful posts?
771  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Iceland to dump their currency for the Canadian dollar? on: March 03, 2012, 10:00:12 PM
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/economy/currencies/canadian-envoy-to-iceland-sparks-loonie-controversy/article2356634/page1/


If they're willing to give up control over their currency, why not switch to bitcoin?  Do they really want the Canadian government setting their monetary policy?

Come on Icelanders, get lobbying your gov't to use BTC!
772  Other / Politics & Society / Re: Population Control and Globalism on: February 19, 2012, 08:23:31 PM
1. and 2. Possibly, but when faced with a choice between incompetence and conspiracy I tend to think meddlesome politicians are more incompetent than part of a grand conspiracy.  Most of these guys couldn't conspire their way out of a paper bag.

3. For sure.  They feel they know better than you and your family, that is why they keep regulating your lives.
773  Other / Off-topic / Re: Amazon still (as of 2012-01-28) sells Foie Gras products on: January 30, 2012, 11:33:40 PM
Well, where this film was shot is the same country that gave Henry Morgentaler the Order of Canada remember.
774  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Convince me that the bitcoin elite cannot become the next Rothschild family on: January 28, 2012, 10:01:10 PM
Well you edited your response pretty quick.  You must have read the article after initially just looking at the pictures.

Pardon me, but you sir are a moron that doesn't understand debt-based money. I will not be feeding the trolls.

How else do you expect The Man to pay for all your welfare programs if not inflating the wealth out of the hands of the middle-class?

775  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Convince me that the bitcoin elite cannot become the next Rothschild family on: January 28, 2012, 09:46:48 PM
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I am sick and fucking tired of the world being manipulated by the powers that be. It isn't about wealth, it is about control. It is about debt-based economies that keep the middle and poor classes under its boot and stifle humanity.

I am sick and tired of the OWS crowd bandying about this old canard.

Read this and tell me who is really getting screwed by whom:

http://www.zerohedge.com/article/entitlement-america-head-household-making-minimum-wage-has-more-disposable-income-family-mak

The so-called 'poor' in America have more 'currency' (ie. votes) than the Rothschilds, Rockefellers, Waltons or whoever your favorite whipping-boy is this week will ever have.  The problem isn't the wealthy, it's politicians.

And if you don't like a debt-based economy, DON'T participate in it.  Stop borrowing.  Save your money before you buy stuff.  You know, like your grandparents did.

TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE MAN!  YOU'RE ONLY HERE FOR 80 or so YEARS, STOP BLAMING EVERYONE ELSE AND GET A GRIP.
776  Bitcoin / Pools / Pay to mine? on: January 21, 2012, 12:31:30 PM
Why would a pool operator have zero fee, or even pay me to mine?
777  Other / Politics & Society / An economics primer for politicians on: January 15, 2012, 06:37:58 PM
Can someone recommend a clearly-written, succinct book on economics that would be suitable for the average middle-of-the-road municipal politician?

Something that can explain in everyday language, to a person who may not be prepared to hear the truth, that government intervention in any market (ex: housing) inevitably leads to a unforeseen consequences and a lower standard of living for all.

Something that can wake-up a meddling 'progressive' to the fact that their do-gooderism is making more misery for all of us.

Suggestions?
778  Economy / Currency exchange / Re: Canadian arbitrage opportunity on: January 11, 2012, 02:00:08 AM
Lmao...


No shit, but if anyone could get their money INTO virtex it wouldnt be there..


so far im waiting on a deposit that came out of my bank 2 days after the request and that was 4 days ago..  6 in total, my friend also made a deposit a day before me, and still has not been credited to his account..

Quickly getting fed up with virtex, there are other options for canadians now, you'd think they might be on their game faster..


That's disturbing, they used to be quite quick... At least on the disbursement side.

Is anyone else experiencing delays like this, or had other problems with Cavirtex?  I had been pretty happy with them.
779  Economy / Currency exchange / Canadian arbitrage opportunity on: January 09, 2012, 04:05:04 AM
Quite a spread at the moment between Cavirtex and Mtgox, with fair-sized volume on the Cavirtex ASK. 
780  Economy / Marketplace / Re: A man and his $$$ or BTC will soon be parted on: December 25, 2011, 03:52:13 AM
No disrespect taken.
Let me ask you. How do you assess the value of 100 USD? Do you only consider it's value in BTC? Of course not. Then why would you expect that BTC could only be valued in USD? Buying USD is only one activity you can perform with BTC. BTC could also be valued in cars - especially if you are in need of a car...

I leave it up to the buyer to make the decision if the value of the car is worth 100 BTC. If to them, it is, then we have have an agreement. If they think it is not worth 100 BTC, then we can negotiate or not have an agreement. The same thing happens every day in USD transactions. This is no different. You can choose to buy US$3000 (or $2830 at the moment. Maybe $1800 or $5000 tomorrow) with your 100 BTC or you can buy my car.  The car is for sale for 100 BTC.


I'm interested in your car for 100 btc.  How many miles on it?  Automatic or manual?
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