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1341  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: Can we all write to FBI asking not to sell bitcoins but hodl them? on: June 13, 2014, 04:10:44 AM
i actually prefer this be done with ASAP. i don't want it to linger around like the "will china ban bitcoin" circus. once it's done, it's done... no takesies backsies. no one will need to speculate whether it happens, and/or when it happens.
1342  Other / Off-topic / Re: NBA Playoffs - Which team are you rooting for? on: June 13, 2014, 04:09:33 AM

You've pretty much got it in the bag now...   @Singlebyte...that is pretty easy to say now that we are 4 games into the series....It was a coinflip going into the finals, probably Miami favored by a bit

@keithers

Easy to say now!?  Lol... I predicted spurs all along.


https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=588504.msg7084583#msg7084583

Ok, you are right, I stand corrected  Wink

so man, at least you have a thing or two to look forward to. i really hoe we get marcus smart with that #7 pick.. that or randle. as laker fans, we're still royally screwed with our roster.
1343  Other / Off-topic / Re: NBA Playoffs - Which team are you rooting for? on: June 13, 2014, 03:36:28 AM
Lol....who picked Miami to win the series!?  San Antonio is putting on a clinic.  One great team destroying another great team.  All I can say is WOW!

that sucker, keithers  Grin

i think the only reason why miami is getting blown out is that they really do seem tired. i was expecting them to come out hot right at the start.. and i was thinking at the start of the 3rd, they would cut most of the lead.

they are pretty much done for. oh and i hope that lebron, wade, and bosh opt-in and stay for 2 more years.. i don't think they will win next year with the same lineup.. and if ray allen retires, then goodbye championship #3.
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You've pretty much got it in the bag now...   @Singlebyte...that is pretty easy to say now that we are 4 games into the series....It was a coinflip going into the finals, probably Miami favored by a bit

i was feeling good about the spurs.. and then tim duncan went out and said something along the lines of "we'll get it this time." i think sometimes the players know how well they're going to perform beforehand. a high character guy like TD saying that really hammered down the deal for me. plus i felt the heartbreaking loss last year would really motivate them.
1344  Other / Politics & Society / Re: CNN national poll: Rand Paul 13%, Bush 13%, Ryan 12%, Huckabee 10%, Christie 9% on: June 13, 2014, 03:34:36 AM
I took his comment for sarcasm.. Singapore is almost like totalitarian state where you get in trouble for spitting gum. economically they do well, but they seem like a big-brother type of government.

Singapore has one of the lowest crime rates in the world. That means that they are doing something right. For family people, Singapore is one of the best places to live.

you know what kind of countries have the lowest crime rates? totalitarian regimes, like in the book 1984.

despite increasing poverty in the U.S., we have decreasing crime rites and more police officers who don't think twice before pulling the trigger.
1345  Other / Off-topic / Re: Do You smoke? tobacco/weed on: June 13, 2014, 03:29:14 AM
i smoke weed so as my dad what is wrong with it?  Grin my mom used hemp oil in some dishes we have a 3 mj tree at the backyard so yeah i am living with a family that knows the value of canabis lol
i smoke cigar maybe 2 to 3 stick a day but before i am a heavy smoker 1 pack a day maybe but that was a year ago now im trying to get it out of my system

aren't you the gal in the philippines? i would think they'd be tough on drugs.. http://www.theweedblog.com/toughest-marijuana-laws-around-the-world/

oh man, they're gonna send you to rehab for 6 months  Lips sealed
1346  Other / Off-topic / Re: NBA Playoffs - Which team are you rooting for? on: June 13, 2014, 03:16:51 AM
Lol....who picked Miami to win the series!?  San Antonio is putting on a clinic.  One great team destroying another great team.  All I can say is WOW!

that sucker, keithers  Grin

i think the only reason why miami is getting blown out is that they really do seem tired. i was expecting them to come out hot right at the start.. and i was thinking at the start of the 3rd, they would cut most of the lead.

they are pretty much done for. oh and i hope that lebron, wade, and bosh opt-in and stay for 2 more years.. i don't think they will win next year with the same lineup.. and if ray allen retires, then goodbye championship #3.
1347  Other / Off-topic / Re: Do You smoke? tobacco/weed on: June 13, 2014, 02:50:25 AM
recently cut my cigs from 6 per day down to about 4, sometimes more.. trying to cut down to 3 now. it's easier to wean off than go cold turkey, i think.

the feeling of shame whenever im smoking is what motivates me.
1348  Other / Meta / Re: How to put link on Signature? on: June 13, 2014, 02:49:02 AM
you should be posting these questions in the newbie section, or the meta subforum.

to do it:

1) click on profile
2) click on forum profile information
3) enter message in signature box
1349  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: FBI coins on the move! on: June 13, 2014, 02:40:10 AM
Whoever buys them better be ready to file all their property gain taxes at the end of the year Wink

Think they'll sell at/above/below market? Kinda makes sense to sell above market, really hard to get your hands on so many at one time.

if you buy and hold, you won't have to file any capital gains taxes.
1350  Other / Off-topic / Re: FIFA World Cup 2014!!! on: June 13, 2014, 02:27:49 AM
man im surprised that there are so many posts for soccer on this forum. the nba playoffs thread is only 7 pages long.

how many of us here non-americans?
1351  Economy / Speculation / Re: Sub 600... sub.. 500..? on: June 13, 2014, 02:27:05 AM
best explanation i've found so far: whales found out about FBI's auctioning off bitcoins, good opportunity.. so maybe the whales cashed out their current bitcoins to pursue that opportunity.
1352  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: MINERS UNITE! Block the FBI coins. Do not fund violent underground organizations on: June 13, 2014, 02:25:06 AM
Isnt it impossible to "block" coins. What kind of bullshit is that.

If it is possible(which would be pretty damn stupid), then do not block the fbi coins....would look pretty stupid for bitcoin overall if that ever happened.

It is possible for the coins to be blocked.  Just like it is possible for the FBI to give them to Seans Outpost.  It COULD happen.  It just won't.  
QFT and all that needs to be said, really.

yep. bitcoin is supposed to stand for neutral transactions; not to force change in things that you don't like. otherwise, that would defeat the purpose and it would just be a continuation of the establishment/status quo.
1353  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: MINERS UNITE! Block the FBI coins. Do not fund violent underground organizations on: June 13, 2014, 01:09:48 AM
man, if they two largest pools banded together to do that, bitcoin would go crashing. people would fear these 2 miners.
1354  Other / Politics & Society / Re: GOP House Majority Leader Eric Cantor Goes Down Hard Tonight!! on: June 12, 2014, 11:58:28 PM


As for Brat, when I look down his list of policy positions I personally am against almost every frickin one of them.  But as long as he means what he says and executes on it in terms of fighting crony capitalism, I'm delighted to see him in the federal govt.  Seems to me that 'tea party' folks at least as prone than anyone to get sucked in to the game.  OTOH, I know nothing about Amash positions other than that he is on the right side of the domestic spying issue and fighting the good fight.  Even if he is wrong on everything else, his activities in this one area are worth it to me.


Dude, here's Brat's Issues section
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Issues

Obamacare
Obamacare has proven to be an economically disastrous law and an unconstitutional power grab by our Federal Government. The government cannot and should not be permitted to run and regulate nearly 20% of our nation’s economy. We must restore the relationship between doctor and patient. We must restore the relationship between price and service in medicine or we will continue on the Road to Serfdom. I support a plan to defund the law and replace it with free-market solutions that lower costs, improve quality, and increase access to care.

Fiscal Responsibility
Our national debt has skyrocketed, reaching over $17 trillion dollars.  What our leaders in Washington fail to mention is the $127 Trillion dollars in unfunded liabilities (see U.S. Debt Clock). This lack of leadership on both sides of the aisle threatens our nation’s stability and long term growth and forces an undue burden on our children and grandchildren. We must balance the federal budget by reducing spending.  I will support a balanced budget amendment which will force Congress to reign in the out of control federal spending and to restore confidence in the American economy.

Immigration
When addressing the issue of immigration, we must start by securing our border.  An open border is both a national security threat and an economic threat that our country cannot ignore. I reject any proposal that grants amnesty and undermines the fundamental rule of law. Adding millions of workers to the labor market will force wages to fall and jobs to be lost. I support proposals that will secure our border, enforce our current laws, and restore an orderly and fair process to allow law abiding individuals to work towards becoming citizens of this great nation.

Term Limits
I am a strong proponent of term limits for members of Congress. Career politicians and special moneyed interests have corrupted our democratic system.  I pledge to support and submit legislation that enforces term limits. Ideally, Congressional term limits would be for 12 years total, across both The House and The Senate. Thus, I pledge to term limit myself to 12 years in Congress.

2nd Amendment
I will oppose any efforts to undermine or limit the Constitutional right to bear arms.

I am a strong supporter of gun rights. The right to keep and bear arms is a fundamental right enshrined in the constitution for a reason - it provides the people with the ultimate guarantee of sovereignty. I will oppose any back door attempts to confiscate guns or create a national gun registry. All too frequently the knee jerk reaction to tragedies by the media and chattering class is to move to restrict our rights. In Congress, I will be a steady and firm supporter of our 2nd amendment rights at all times - not just when it is convenient. Our founding documents make it clear that our inalienable rights come from God and that the job of the government is to ensure and protect those God given rights. I intend to keep it that way.

Education
As an economist and educator for eighteen years, I understand the value of a good education. This is why I oppose top down approaches by the Federal Government such as Common Core and No Child Left Behind. I will support efforts to place Virginia’s teachers, parents, and local officials, who best understand the needs of the community, in control of our education system.

National Security/Foreign Policy
Ronald Reagan said it best: “Peace through strength.” A strong military is essential to the success of our nation.  We must secure our borders, support the Armed Forces, both at home and abroad, and maintain a strong national defense in order to secure our country’s future.  In addition, I support a full investigation into the Benghazi attacks.

Federal Reserve
I support a full audit of the Federal Reserve System.

Energy
I support a broad-spectrum energy approach that relies on the free market.  The private sector must be set free to invest in natural gas, wind, solar, oil, nuclear, and other forms of energy as we move forward.  Ending our reliance on foreign oil and moving toward energy independence is vital to the future welfare of America.

10th Amendment
The federal government has grown far too large. Our Founders envisioned a nation in which the federal government’s powers were explicitly listed and limited. I fully support the Constitution and enforcing the 10th Amendment and getting the government out of the way of economic growth.  I will work to bring power back to the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Individual Freedoms
The federal government’s abuse of our freedoms has spun out of control. Whether it is the NSA violating our 4th Amendment Rights by collecting phone records, the IRS violating our 1st Amendment rights by targeting conservative organizations, or President Obama violating our 5th Amendment rights with the indefinite detention of American citizens, our freedoms have been under attack and they must be restored.

Uphold Human Life
Human life is sacred, as proclaimed by our founding documents, and I will always support laws that protect life. Our fundamental rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness precede the existence of government and come from God, the Author of Nature. These core constitutional rights have been usurped by the Judicial and Executive Branches and must be returned to the people and their representatives.
There's nothing there that I disagree w/. If we had more of these kinds of republicans in Congress and in the Big House, America would have a very different reputation than it does now. He'll be real tight w/ Amash on damn near every issue. I can't overstate how great of a win this was but now we gotta double down for the General election. Ya can't just be pro-freedom on one good issue to be acceptable or better for America. The message this sent was deafening and embarrassing to those that have been ripping us off for decades all the while campaigning like conservatives. I'm happy some of the people in the GOP are starting to see through this.

i do think it's promising. he was asked whether he thought a minimum wage increase was a good idea or not, and he made an honest statement: he doesn't know whether it's good or bad.

problem is, he's going to be a minority in the house. he'll have to win public support, or by his next election cycle, he's going to be booted.
1355  Economy / Speculation / Re: FBI Seized coins on the move on: June 12, 2014, 11:33:38 PM
They dont look really smart. The registration time is short, which limits the amount of bidders. And the blocks are huge which limits bidders even more.

I see a chance that persons with big pockets can make a good deal because of their stupidity.

Yes, there are only 3 days to send the 200k$ by bank transfer. Looks fishy, like the feds wanted to limit the bidders to those with already prepared $.
My guess is those coins will be sold well below market price.

could be that they have certain friends who might want a nice "hookup" with some bitcoins.. all they'd have to do is work hard to limit access to people, and then once there are only a few bidders, you can have a field day.

Why dont they wanna keep it?

woulda been cool if they decided to do their payroll with BTC.. instead of liquidating it. but i guess it's more lucrative to set up a small field for your friends to score some coins on the cheap.
1356  Other / Politics & Society / Re: Famous Liberal Prediction: June 10, 1998... on: June 12, 2014, 11:29:26 PM
He is a committed liberal bomb thrower that thrives on the attention people give him. Kind of like the liberal Ann Coulter.

"liberal" Ann Coulter?



I'm suspecting the liberal version is what was meant.  Two sides of the same coin and what not.  Being a political shock jock is certainly profitable. 


there doesn't seem to be a whole lot of opportunity as a liberal though.. hate krugman if you like, but at least he's not a glen beck or rush limbaugh. i can't think of any other liberal who is worse than krugman too.
1357  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: FBI coins on the move! on: June 12, 2014, 11:09:08 PM
^ that's kind of a lot of risk to be taking, especially knowing that you are unsure of what the reward is.
1358  Other / Politics & Society / Re: CNN national poll: Rand Paul 13%, Bush 13%, Ryan 12%, Huckabee 10%, Christie 9% on: June 12, 2014, 11:06:53 PM
tea baggers wouldn't even discuss a $10 tax cut for every $1 increase in taxes. the budget and deficits need to be balanced, but teabaggers wouldn't even agree to a major cut and minor tax increase... and you're the one saying that the democrats are the ones who won't even bother to negotiate?

Human rights-violating units of government need to be liquidated, then goodbye deficit.

If we eliminate every unit of Gov't that violates human rights, then there would be almost no Gov't left.  Smiley

Singapore is a very well managed country.

Financially speaking they're better off than the US but I still don't like the idea of getting lashes as part of societal penalties for certain crimes.

i took his comment for sarcasm.. singapore is almost like totalitarian state where you get in trouble for spitting gum. economically they do well, but they seem like a big-brother type of government.
1359  Economy / Speculation / Re: Wall Observer BTC/USD - Bitcoin price movement tracking & discussion on: June 12, 2014, 09:46:58 PM
FYI guys, the coins will be auctioned off in 10 blocks of about 3,000 coins each... that means, at today's prices, it would be $1.8 million per block... but they'll probably get a discount, so let's say 1.5 million.

i don't think there are many investors willing to pay that kind of money. could it be something set up for wallstreeters with big backings to enter the game at a relatively low price?
1360  Bitcoin / Bitcoin Discussion / Re: FBI coins on the move! on: June 12, 2014, 09:42:03 PM
Before everyone freaks out (because we know whales will use any news as an excuse to dump and accumulate)

http://www.forbes.com/sites/kashmirhill/2014/06/12/silk-road-bitcoin-on-the-move-as-government-prepares-to-auction-off-18-million-worth/

It’s an E-bay style auction for digital coin, taking place over a 12-hour period in two weeks, on June 27 from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. Eastern. “Bids will be accepted by email from registered bidders using a form available from the U.S. Marshals Web page,” says the release. “In order to make a bid in this auction, potential bidders must register between the period of June 16 at 9 a.m. through June 23 at noon EDT and make a refundable deposit of $200,000 via wire transfer from a bank account in the United States.”

The new addresses for the Bitcoin are here (29,658 Bitcoin from the Silk Road) and here (144,341 Bitcoin from Ross Ulbricht). Ulbricht, who has plead not guilty, claimed his Bitcoin aren’t subject to civil forfeiture rules.



First of all, just to bid you need to put down a $200k deposit. So for anyone worried the FBI is going to dump cheap Bitcoins on us peasant masses and crash the price, keep dreaming. Second this article confirms they are being moved for consolidation as they will be sold off in blocks of 3,000 BTC at a time.

why would they even dump cheap coins anyways? the higher they sell, the more money they get for their operations.

btw, they will be sold in 3,000 coin blocks.. 9ish total. who can really afford 3,000 coins? i'd guess wall street has that kind of capital. at $600/btc, that's 1.8 million per block.
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