I haven't dreamt about it but I long time decided that I'll be participating in this experiment till the end (of me or bitcoin). 

Nice try IRS. 

Good luck with your pump and dump.

I cannot recall any point in history when people were free. Maybe in the very early stages when the ancestors of our species did not organize in groups.

When a society collapses, after a brief period of struggle the most influential/strongest authority grabs power and exploits everyone to their own advantage.
I'm hopeful that technologies like the internet, bitcoin, anonymity networks and free file/information sharing can help breaking this vicious cycle.

Recent developments are very concerning though, especially that the majority of the population is relying on governments.

"The illusion of freedom will continue as long as it's profitable to continue the illusion. At the point where the illusion becomes too expensive to maintain, they will just take down the scenery, they will pull back the curtains, they will move the tables and chairs out of the way and you will see the brick wall at the back of the theater.” - Frank Zappa

Haha, what an imbecile.

Sell at a loss and don't come back.

Price swings do not affect my long term holdings.

I think there are still users who remember the dramatic crashes from ~$31 and ~$260 and the following "depressions".

Also, intraday volatility was a lot worse before 2013.

Why do mods tolerate this crap in "bitcoin discussion"?

I don't think that it's surprising. They make profit selling weapons to both sides and they make more money if they artificially start conflicts (Ukraine anyone?).

When their operations are completely successful (eg. puppet government installed) they exploit all trade and resources while giving back nothing to the raped nations.

It's not just the US, but every central bank are dirty.

Ironically the peasants seems to never realize that their power lies in the complete control over money as it has been the case from roman times.

Funnily, the "western dream" (more like nightmare) relies on slavery just as it did in the past. It evolved though, it's not just a cherry picked demographic but every single person who uses fiat became a slave to the system.

My favourite DPR quote:

"Every single transaction that takes place outside the nexus of state control is a victory for those individuals taking part in the transaction."

And this is the very essence of bitcoin in my opinion and that's why I cannot be bothered by the exchange rate as long as the network operates.

BUMP

And we have a winner: nubbins

Thank you everyone.

Top bid: monkeynuts

Bid: 0.25

Countdown

Anyone who tried to source this newspaper can attest that it's almost impossible to get one.

I've been in contact with companies and collectors both in the US and the EU and couldn't get more than 2 issues.

Friendly bump

Less than 11 hours left as of this post.

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~105% Debt to GDP. ouch.
 

How would be that different compared to the current (digital) USD?

Please explain why would they give up control over the money supply, all balances and transactions?

Control over the money supply is the very basis of their power.

I'm not sure when you got involved with bitcoin, but in 2011 when it appeared on their radar most new sources basically rallied against bitcoin and their tone didn't change much (exceptions might apply). The vast amount of inaccuracies and lies made the average slave wary of bitcoin.

http://www.usatoday.com/ <-----no more bitcoin logo and most of their material is highly sceptic.

OP, I'm not sure what substance you enjoy but I would be highly interested in getting some.

Bitcoin is the exact opposite of what any TPTB would want to be adopted.

I agree that they will do everything they can to kill it though.

It's old news.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/robertlenzner/2013/01/19/the-germans-want-their-gold-reserves-back-in-germany/

http://www.cnbc.com/id/100382718#.

This subject is lightly reported.

The lies, disinformation and FUD spread about bitcoin should've made bitcoiners aware that MSM only serves the propaganda.

All hail our plutocrat overlords.

This will prove to be the biggest scam in recorded history.

Maybe the US didn't have enough regulations. /s

Oh my god a sneak peak of a graphic element? PEOPLE! LET'S GIVE ALL OUR BITCOINS TO THIS UNKNOWN STRANGER!