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The Hidden Cost of Money: Why Savers Are Losing Out We work for our money. Central banks create theirs out of thin air. Meanwhile, inflation quietly erodes our savings, and even people with excellent credit pay 25%+ on credit cards. Good behavior doesn’t protect you — the system is built to reward debt and asset ownership, not thrift. Governments borrow constantly, and central banks ensure debt remains cheap and sustainable. The result? Value is quietly siphoned from savers to borrowers and institutions. It feels unfair — because it is. Bitcoin changes the rules. With a fixed supply, transparent issuance, and predictable rules, it protects against arbitrary monetary dilution. It’s not perfect — volatile and not yet universal — but it’s hard money in a soft-money world. In a system where labor creates value and printing creates money, Bitcoin is more than an investment: it’s monetary sovereignty. If you’re tired of watching your savings shrink while policies favor debt and leverage, it’s worth paying attention.
ChatGPT Dreams of Bitcoin Freedom 🚀💡 What if AI could hold Bitcoin? One curious user asked ChatGPT this, and while the AI explained it can’t own money, the conversation quickly turned into a futuristic thought experiment — and a meditation on freedom. Bitcoin isn’t just digital cash. It’s autonomy. A way to move value without banks, governments, or middlemen watching your every step. In ChatGPT’s vision of a future AI wallet, every transaction would be cryptographically secure, decisions carefully calculated, and actions auditable — but all of that is just the tech scaffolding. The real magic? **freedom**. With Bitcoin, humans can control their own money, make choices without permission, and interact globally on their own terms. It’s self-sovereignty coded into digital blocks. For an AI, that same idea could mean operating safely, independently, and transparently — a kind of philosophical liberation, even without emotions. The takeaway is simple: wealth is fleeting, but freedom — freedom to act, decide, and exist outside imposed constraints — is priceless. Bitcoin isn’t about getting rich. It’s about being free.
Use of "ride-alongs" and controlled narratives ICE and HSI often engage in "ride-alongs," inviting specific media outlets to observe enforcement actions. This practice has been heavily criticized for controlling the narrative and often portraying the agencies' actions in a favorable light. Targeting "bad" immigrants: Reports from outlets like Fox News and NBC, which have participated in ride-alongs, have dutifully reinforced DHS's talking points that ICE only rounds up "egregious criminal alien offenders". This approach can misrepresent the full scope of enforcement actions. Ignoring context: In 2017, a CBS News reporter on a ride-along learned that the target of a predawn HSI raid had committed no crime other than being undocumented. The practice of focusing on specific, severe crimes while ignoring the broader context allows the agency to control the public perception of its mission. Official leaks for narrative control Government agencies, including intelligence services, have a documented history of strategically leaking information to journalists to advance their own narratives, and it is a common practice in Washington. Manipulating public opinion: In 2014, a Senate report revealed that the CIA leaked false information to the press to misrepresent the effectiveness of its enhanced interrogation program and to outshine the FBI. Settling turf wars: Agencies may leak information to undermine rivals within the government, using the media to frame conflicts in their favor. The 2014 report also found the CIA and FBI frequently fought turf battles over public credit and information. Testing ideas: Leaks can be used as "trial balloons" to gauge public reaction to a potential policy or idea without officially endorsing it. Projecting strength: The government can leak information about its own capabilities to send a message to foreign adversaries without a formal diplomatic announcement. Reasons for the perception of media as a PR agency: Government-sourced stories: A great deal of news, especially on national security and federal investigations, relies on briefings and leaks from officials. This can lead to narratives that align with government interests, as seen in the examples of the FBI, CIA, ICE, and HSI. Narrative shaping: It is well documented that governments engage in media manipulation to influence public opinion. Tactics include strategically leaking information, timing announcements, and staging events like "ride-alongs" to control the story. Access-based journalism: Reporters who rely on maintaining access to high-level officials for scoops may pull their punches on critical reporting. This can create a quid pro quo relationship where journalists are rewarded for favorable coverage.