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X @Ignas | DeFi
Ignas | DeFi· 2025-12-11 05:53
Crypto Market & Ideology - Crypto, initially libertarian, is shifting conservative as it becomes institutionalized [2] - BTC's original goal of usurping big finance failed; big finance has usurped crypto [2] - Stablecoins have better PMF than banking due to legacy banks' slow and expensive nature [2] - Stablecoins, upon scaling, risk control shifting to issuers like Tether, creating a new cabal [3] - Stablecoins are likened to Napoleon's role in the French Revolution: despotism hiding behind cries for liberty [3] Financial & Political Commentary - Crypto, since Trump, has ironically become a pro-establishment game [1] - The EU/IMF pushed Greece to accept outrageous loan terms despite the Greek people voting against the bailout in a referendum [1]
X @Nick Szabo
Nick Szabo· 2025-10-21 07:35
Economic System Analysis - China's economic system has transitioned from strict Marxism to a mixed economy blending state control with capitalism [1] - The current system exhibits characteristics of corporatism, conservative social values, nationalism, and authoritarian government [1] Political Ideology - The described characteristics align with hallmarks of Italian-style fascism [1] - China is perceived as closer to national socialism with Chinese characteristics rather than communism [1]
House Speaker Johnson on ending the government shutdown
CNBC Television· 2025-10-16 13:27
Political Analysis - The report suggests a potential government shutdown is linked to a rally involving groups like Antifa, BLM, and pro-Hamas, with concerns about facing an "angry mob" [1] - The analysis posits that the political stalemate is a "game" played by Democrats to oppose President Trump and Republicans, driven by concerns over their careers [3] - Chuck Schumer is allegedly worried about a challenge from a Marxist candidate in New York, influencing his political decisions [3][4] - The rise of Marxism in New York is noted, with a potential Marxist mayor and concerns about AOC challenging Schumer [4] Potential Solutions - The report indicates that reopening the government requires five Democrats in the Senate to join the majority [2]
X @Ansem 🧸💸
Ansem 🧸💸· 2025-06-27 01:49
Political Commentary on NYC - The author believes NYC is a "broken kleptocracy" with astronomical taxes and poor services, potentially heading towards anarchy and socialism [1] - The author suggests that things may need to worsen in NYC for younger generations to understand the failures of Marxism and socialism, referencing the crime epidemic of the late 80s and early 90s [2] - The author criticizes Wall Street and the financial sector for prioritizing social acceptance over protecting the system that enabled their success [3] - The author observes that the children of the wealthy are often indoctrinated with anti-capitalist views, despite benefiting from capitalism [4] - The author argues that these young adults are ill-equipped to vote due to poor critical thinking skills and a lack of understanding of Western civilization's value [6] - The author implies that experiencing the negative consequences of Marxism and socialism might be necessary for some to learn its value [7] Social and Generational Critique - The author points out a disconnect between the lifestyle of privileged youth and their anti-capitalist beliefs [4] - The author blames negligent parenting and captured institutions for instilling flawed ideologies in the younger generation [5]