Matt
Matt - Top American Spook

I got the invitation once, applied, something went wrong, and basically got told to fuck myself by their support team. So I did. Hopefully it's gotten better.

2026-07-15 19:59:36 UTC

⚠️WARNING: UNORIGINAL IDEA⚠️
According to Glenn Beck, our values are meaningless unless we use them when we don't want to.
Glenn Beck. (2026, July 13). Lindsay Graham's Sudden Passing Reveals Something Very Dangerous [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGehVUNw3fc

2026-07-15 19:41:06 UTC

I frequently see people use the American Revolution as a justification for political violence. What I think they miss is that the ultimate goal of the war was 1: create a better system (not just destroy shit to land in a worse place) and 2: end up with a system that makes it much easier to live more freely and initiate change without shooting people.
Yes, they shot people, but I think with the goal of not having to again. I don't think they wanted rule by force, even if they were using force to get there (I view oppressive/offensive and defensive force differently, but that's a different conversation).
Obviously (I have notes complaining ad nauseam, so I won't engage with whataboutisms), we didn't end up with a perfect replacement and will always have work to do. But I think we have it pretty good compared to everywhere else and what we had in the past. I can afford to go anywhere in the world, yet I stay.

2026-07-15 15:58:32 UTC

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Lame.

2026-07-15 15:57:40 UTC

My Yeti bottle lid doesn't give much to hold onto when taking it off the bottle to refill. The gasket also makes it even harder to get off. I discovered that if I tighten the lid a bit, it's much easier to remove. Probably half or less effort.
I'm sure there's a lesson in that.
GM.

2026-07-15 15:48:59 UTC

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Is it a real Canon at least? Lol

2026-07-15 06:41:59 UTC

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And Mindhunter if I'm making a list

2026-07-15 06:40:47 UTC

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I'm still salty about this and Jericho

2026-07-13 22:55:23 UTC

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Congrats, bro. You made it. You deserve this.

2026-07-13 22:36:21 UTC

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100% suitable for the next bull market.

2026-07-13 20:53:12 UTC

There's some humor in the fact that Flock cameras aren't solving the crimes.
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2026-07-13 20:36:24 UTC

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I can build you a house in 30 seconds. It's going to fall apart the first time it rains though lol

2026-07-13 19:49:18 UTC

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I think you're just a loser looking to argue against points people aren't even making. I'm done. Good luck.

2026-07-13 19:43:50 UTC

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That's why I generally consider a Bitcoiner to be someone who uses Bitcoin for one or more of it's virtues or would if they could (meaning they philosophically agree but just can't for some reason). Landing on any single specific requirement is arbitrary.
A miner might add mining to the requirement. Is anyone not mining a less than? I don't think so.
Having these stringent requirements for an arbitrary definition is exclusionary of beginners and adds nothing of substance. It's just shame based bullshit.

2026-07-13 19:28:07 UTC

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Shaming people for not being exactly where you are just makes you look like the 🤡.

2026-07-13 19:21:04 UTC

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The kind who doesn't know how to do that... Not every Bitcoin user is immersed in asinine shit like connecting to a node configured and synced with bip-110 rules.
My advice for those people is to do nothing and ignore it. What you're saying is probably on the mind of a very small number of users.

2026-07-13 16:35:13 UTC

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And there is value in going there sometimes. But I know what you mean. Whataboutisms are rarely presented in an honest way.

2026-07-13 16:34:21 UTC

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Or present some extreme edge case, in the case of philosophical, ethical, moral, political (etc) positions.
It's something to be conscious of. I'm sure I've done it too.

2026-07-13 16:23:52 UTC

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Love them minus the carne asada

2026-07-13 16:21:58 UTC

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I did it to myself lol I know which of my attributes are unpopular here.

2026-07-13 16:18:03 UTC

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While I don't consider deeds to be my purpose in life (meaning I don't go looking for chances to do them constantly), I learned how to do them best for me pretty early on. I call this "score keeping." I don't loan friends anything. I'll give them a gift, but never a loan. I'll just say no if I can't give something as a gift, or give only what I can live without having returned.
I've known score keepers and I didn't keep them around long. It's an obnoxious way to live. On the other hand, it is important to realize when a relationship is demanding far too much as a trend. Some people just take.

2026-07-13 16:11:40 UTC

I've always been disgusted by meat. The smell, texture, flavors, all of it. Have been since childhood.
But the imitation and replacement stuff takes my disgust to a whole new level.
Steak bros, don't roast me too hard. I'm kind of siding with you here 😂

2026-07-13 15:58:55 UTC

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Or even older people really. I see it in all ages.

2026-07-13 15:58:36 UTC

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I think it's easy for young people to confuse hustle culture with focused, values-based hard work, and they aren't the same.

2026-07-13 15:40:31 UTC

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I can see that. Would be torture for me because I wouldn't be able to actually smoke one.

2026-07-13 15:38:28 UTC

Hustle culture is bullshit. I fell into it briefly in my early 20s. Interestingly, I didn't build wealth until I stopped listening to those fucks and traded them in for people who didn't make me feel like shit for slowing down and being human.

2026-07-13 15:33:42 UTC

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But, my air filtration system in that small pod would be utterly ridiculous. I probably would never even inhale that air.

2026-07-13 15:33:00 UTC

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A benefit for some

2026-07-13 15:32:38 UTC

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I can see that being better for weed actually. Cigars dont tend to leave a lingering smell for long. It fades and turns into a sweet odor pretty quickly

2026-07-13 15:29:25 UTC

AI "clone" of ex romantic partner to avoid the relationship's end... Fuuuuuuck dude. That's so unhealthy.

2026-07-13 15:18:42 UTC

Like I said... The Matrix lol
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2026-07-13 15:18:21 UTC

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Maybe x 2 in size though

2026-07-13 15:18:01 UTC

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Honestly... I'd love to have one of these as a cigar pod 😂

2026-07-13 15:08:25 UTC

Lol
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2026-07-13 14:56:58 UTC

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One of my favorite Buffet quotes

2026-07-13 14:52:33 UTC

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Nothing wrong with taking a break. I try to give myself a break every day. A cigar and cup of coffee alone. Time in the wilderness. A walk. Whatever it is, you deserve a little gift every day.

2026-07-12 13:41:22 UTC

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Israel doesn't like one of your posts

2026-07-12 02:33:55 UTC

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Nice, but this looks like a Ponzi

2026-07-11 22:41:10 UTC

Ponzi has become a meaningless term. Probably 90% of the people I see using the term clearly have no idea what it means.

2026-07-11 18:47:39 UTC

Agent Cooper and I have something in common.
https://i.nostr.build/Ffi8D8PUWWQSTh4M.jpg

2026-07-11 16:20:16 UTC

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It's hard to find thinkers and writers who are as engaging. Of course they'll decline as readers do, but it's a vicious cycle.

2026-07-11 16:19:16 UTC

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I try to expose myself to a very limited amount of material from my biggest philosophical enemies (the most popular and effective ones), but it's harder than ever to find opponents I even respect. Think of someone like Christopher Hitchens. I disagreed with the guy on quite a lot (agreed on a lot too) and yet I always walked away respecting him and thinking deeply about my own positions, even if they didn't change.

2026-07-11 16:14:16 UTC

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It would at least bring some positivity to what is otherwise usually a negative aspect of it in many minds (deep fakes, etc).
Although maybe he'd be offended by it and I'm an asshole 😂

2026-07-11 15:53:50 UTC

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Sadly, that's something AI could probably help with today. If he had all that recorded data saved

2026-07-11 03:27:47 UTC

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😂

2026-07-10 18:16:28 UTC

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I don't think it's realistic to hinge ownership on never being able to legally lose a thing or face some legal use issue. But I limit that to property rights issues handled by civil courts. Criminal only for things that are directly meant to harm others. Say dumping some toxic material in a water way knowing it'll pass down to your land. Easements, water ways, all issues that have to be addressed.
But yeah, the other stuff is bullshit unless it does the aforementioned somehow.

2026-07-10 17:58:51 UTC

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There obviously is some level of ownership vs renting. But I agree the state has ownership to various degrees depending on where you are.

2026-07-10 16:26:59 UTC

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I think 2008 was factors beyond mere volatility.
But I'm mostly being facetious because I'm looking at property.
Real estate is incredibly mature and at pretty much the opposite end of the liquidity spectrum. But I do think there will be a correction. I'm seeing some wild shit.

2026-07-10 16:17:48 UTC

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Yeah this was somewhat facetious because I happen to be looking for some land and real estate is mostly just showing what's broken in other areas anyway. Pretty different from an emerging money is a list of ways. But I agree, land and community are a big goal for me. Money is and end to one of my many goals in the real world. I don't see the point in sats for their own sake.

2026-07-10 14:47:23 UTC

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Well, unless you leave and renounce, you will be. And there obviously are other options. But I agree with your sentiment. I don't like any of it either.

2026-07-10 14:46:30 UTC

I wish real estate would pull a Bitcoin 🥹

2026-07-10 14:40:58 UTC

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I said a territory, to be fair, but my top top pick is to just cut ties. But if that isn't going to happen, I prefer what I said.

2026-07-10 14:33:40 UTC

I'm okay with this as long as there is no longer an Israel. It should become a US territory under total American control (US flag at the top of all poles), under our Constitution and structure. No mergers. No working together. No Israeli state. No Israeli military or government.
Otherwise, go fuck yourself and have fun on your own. I'm sick of this kind of bullshit.
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2026-07-10 14:04:18 UTC

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Glock is never off the clock.

2026-07-09 19:17:50 UTC

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The classic "Financial Circle Jerk"

2026-07-09 19:17:13 UTC

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Man, you just became a financial engineer. Congrats!

2026-07-09 18:16:44 UTC

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Possible dementia reduction

2026-07-09 04:17:02 UTC

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And the States obviously weren't willing to honor that on their own, hence the war.
While I agree the federal government should be far more limited, I try to view the past with the understanding that I wasn't there and things probably weren't as simple as we like to make them today.

2026-07-09 04:14:55 UTC

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There is no constitutional republic where some men are allowed to be the property of others.

2026-07-09 04:09:06 UTC

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Some. But I don't live under a democracy either. You've probably seen a lot of my complaints. Our constitutional republic in the US is far from perfect.
But in general, I'm not delusional enough to think I don't have it pretty good relative to most of human history. I don't know of a better alternative. Anarchy is a joke. The admin state IS awful, and that's really where a lot of the problems stem from. It's less the fault of the constitutional republic and more the fault of us handing it over to administrators. Again, US perspective.

2026-07-09 04:03:37 UTC

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Unfortunately, my way makes discovery incredibly challenging. Which has some benefits, obviously. I don't necessarily want to discover most of the bullshit online. But I'm sure I miss some diamonds in the shit too. It's something I think about a lot. It all started with deleting social media. I think it's been healthier for me. But I use Nostr, so obviously there's a desire for a healthier replacement. We're coming into a new age. Gonna be wild and bumpy.
Is it a personal app or something you'll release?

2026-07-09 03:59:50 UTC

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What does it mean for a system to work? Perfection?

2026-07-09 03:58:34 UTC

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I'm so sheltered with my feed. Sometimes I think it's the wrong move, most times I'm glad for it. Having no idea what you're talking about, I think this may be one of the times I'm glad.

2026-07-09 01:16:55 UTC

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They dont try to eat the plants?

2026-07-09 00:54:19 UTC

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I assume they're working at least? I think both have to necessarily be immoral but at least the incentive wouldn't be to not work like it is in the US right now

2026-07-08 23:24:50 UTC

Maybe I'm foolish, but my plan is to do nothing. I'll continue using what I think is the better option and leave the other alone. I feel that's the most conservative approach for my situation.
Especially since what one thinks is "real Bitcoin" could be wrong, at least in the economic sense. If I am wrong, I never sold anything.
Am I missing something?
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2026-07-08 15:44:55 UTC

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Lol Did someone notify her of the change?

2026-07-08 15:43:26 UTC

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I'm not saying it doesn't. I just dont control what people sell goods for and I can't buy everything I need in SATs yet. It's a purity test with little merit, in my opinion. Especially if you're just dumping fiat onto the people who want it. Doesn't hurt me.
Besides, in terms of a treasury company, the entire concept is kind of outside the realm of relevance. We just aren't the same and that's cool. They are fiat entities as far as I'm concerned. Not all bad, not all good. They just are. I don't normally give a fuck what they do. I just take issue with the arrogance that they somehow made Bitcoin what it is by doing what people were doing for years before they got here. Fuckem.
I'm with you in principle though. I always preference those who accept sats directly

2026-07-08 15:38:53 UTC

Lol This is similar to how I lost my EBay account. I reported a seller for sending me ripped DVDs instead of the legit ones I thought I was buying. Their solution was to close my account for suspicious activity.
These companies are killing themselves. Fuckem.
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2026-07-08 15:12:00 UTC

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I don't think the distinction matters, especially if the fiat is being used to buy something immediately. Disposal is disposal in my mind.

2026-07-08 14:49:14 UTC

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Classic Beave lol

2026-07-08 14:47:17 UTC

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Lol Yeah that's kind of my point. Though it is cool we're getting to a point where computers can manage shit like that for us. That's hope.

2026-07-08 14:43:57 UTC

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Lol I do buy things with Bitcoin any chance I get. I'm not opposed to selling. And I don't think the situation is as bad as people make it seem. Nothing wrong with changing views.
It's the pompous arrogance I can't stand.

2026-07-08 14:09:47 UTC

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Water pressure refilling air gaps maybe?
We get this in the hospital sometimes and it's loud as fuck. Sounds like a wall is about to explode lol

2026-07-08 12:56:05 UTC

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I honestly don't know because I don't do it. I've read it can happen when tired, so something to do with effort would make sense. Some people do it 24/7

2026-07-08 12:54:58 UTC

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I got irritated with it a while back and put it aside. Too little return for the work.

2026-07-08 12:53:53 UTC

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Good.

2026-07-08 12:52:29 UTC

Vocal fry is rampant among nurses. Absolutely awful to work around 😭

2026-07-08 12:34:38 UTC

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I should say that I know of. Maybe there is some secret group preventing advancement. I doubt it.

2026-07-08 12:33:53 UTC

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It works pretty well in a fully custodial way (in my experience). But the more I try to use it in a private way, the more I hate it. I don't think it's a total washout. It just needs some work. And it's a really hard thing. It's not like anyone is just not making things better. Payments is probably an insanely frustrating field to work on.

2026-07-08 12:27:52 UTC

This is my position on Lightning as well. If CS graduates struggle, that's a good sign it at minimum isn't built for normal people. Does it need to be? Different question, but it isn't. I pretty much gave up and settled for whatever Yakihonne uses and Strike. Phoenix is usually pretty good too.
But doing Lightning in the purist way is ridiculous. The Monero boys have a point there.
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2026-07-08 11:36:42 UTC

All of us who were here before treasury companies, buying the dips, stacking our asses off, educating others, building real products and services, obtaining the vast majority of the supply before the suits got it... We don't matter? Bitcoin would die without the treasury companies? The balls. Lol Fuck you. We hold the line.

2026-07-08 10:34:21 UTC

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Lol

2026-07-08 10:33:32 UTC

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Only the ones that derive from the seed, but yes, the devices are good for this. I use a Model T at home and keep one of the smaller ones in my wallet as a backup/mobile option

2026-07-07 20:55:36 UTC

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Or do you?....... https://media3.giphy.com/media/Yavo0SXhZYhSo/200w.webp

2026-07-07 20:43:08 UTC

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You disgust me.

2026-07-07 10:30:57 UTC

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And companies have gotten clever in how they do it

2026-07-07 10:30:39 UTC

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I don't know of any official repo, but I have seen people online pointing it out for certain products