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2naSalit

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5. That's what I've been expecting...

Reply to Qutzupalotl (Original post)

Sat Nov 9, 2024, 12:36 AM

Nov 9

Quite frankly. There was no other purpose in creating and alternative currency but to take away the meaning of money to the poor. Only the wealthy have access to crypto and that was the whole purpose.

So, how can we make crypto worthless?

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This may be the game plan. [View all] Qutzupalotl Nov 9 OP

This is entirely possible... maybe even likley. lapfog_1 Nov 9 #1

One obstacle would be removing Powell as Fed Chair. Qutzupalotl Nov 9 #4

If Trump wants him gone, he will be gone. Irish_Dem Dec 7 #28

Kooky nonsense with the barest of threads to reality Fiendish Thingy Nov 9 #2

everything the nazis in germany did was legal when they did it nt msongs Nov 9 #3

Apples to Oranges Fiendish Thingy Nov 9 #6

There's a reason that private equity and REITs have grown so much lostnfound Nov 9 #12

Your points are salient misanthrope Nov 9 #8

If all currencies become valueless, so does crypto. Nt Fiendish Thingy Nov 9 #14

I was unclear misanthrope Nov 9 #19

if the US dollar collapses, what currency will crypto be based on - the ruble? Chinese remenbi? Euro? Fiendish Thingy Nov 9 #20

The danger is if a cryptocurrency replaces the dollar. Qutzupalotl Nov 9 #22

That's what I've been expecting... 2naSalit Nov 9 #5

Lord have mercy! Dem4life1234 Nov 9 #7

It's possible. markodochartaigh Nov 9 #9

They only provoke budgetary crises when Dems hold the WH Fiendish Thingy Nov 9 #15

Hmmmmm ... sounds like the makings of a good "ask" in the new year! calimary Dec 7 #25

This time it is a crime syndicate in charge. Irish_Dem Dec 7 #29

I'm almost speechless, Biden has to be aware of this KS Toronado Nov 9 #10

Don't fall for this nonsense Fiendish Thingy Nov 9 #16

Why, with cryptocurrency, of course. Qutzupalotl Nov 9 #24

Nobody said they were smart, just utterly vile. 58Sunliner Dec 7 #26

So where do they stand ? I'm guessing that Wiles person and Vance are on the same side JI7 Nov 9 #11

They spent millions and Musk & Moreno are driving this Blue Full Moon Nov 9 #13

Crypto Won't Happen Metaphorical Nov 9 #17

This would immediately trigger the worst global depression ever Buckeyeblue Nov 9 #18

Oh. So THIS is what Musk meant... Kid Berwyn Nov 9 #21

Yes, it lines up with his recent public statements, Qutzupalotl Nov 9 #23

This is so far-fetched that OrlandoDem2 Dec 7 #27

One can hope that enough rich folks are not on board with this tech wizardry, usonian Dec 7 #30