During this conversation, we discussed
- His Background
- How he found bitcoin
- Pleb mining
- Hash the torch
- Fasting
- Re-gen farming
Mentioned
@ministryofnodes
@meshtadel
@MaxBitbuybit
@skot9000
@KaboomracksAlex
@Hodlerthanthou2
@StotheBandaD
@kaboomracks
Listen to it on your favourite podcasting app - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dabblingpath/episodes/142-Jon-PlebMiner-e2dcr2b
Bitcoiners on Twitter assert, "I use Bitcoin and I am not a criminal," seemingly overlooking the reality of our time, where the line between legality and criminality is increasingly blurred. This sentiment resonates with Ayn Rand's observation:
"There’s no way to rule innocent men. The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren’t enough criminals, one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for me to live without breaking laws. Who wants a nation of law-abiding citizens? What’s there in that for anyone? But just pass the kind of laws that can neither be observed nor enforced nor objectively interpreted - and you create a nation of law-breakers - and then you cash in on guilt."
In this context, the statement highlights the broader societal challenges where an abundance of laws, sometimes unclear or unenforceable, can inadvertently turn ordinary citizens into inadvertent lawbreakers.
Therefore this quote which is often attributed to Emiliano Zapata, a leading figure in the Mexican Revolution is relevant.
“I’d rather die on my feet than live on knees”
Zapata was a revolutionary leader and advocate for agrarian rights in the early 20th century. While there's some debate about the exact phrasing of the quote and its origin, it is commonly associated with Zapata's commitment to freedom, dignity, and the pursuit of justice. The sentiment expressed in the quote reflects a preference for a life of courage and autonomy, even if it means facing significant challenges or risks.
