Silas

I've been on the libertarian/ancap spectrum my entire adult life.
In 2022 I helped take over my county Republican party with a group of MAGA boomers.
My goal was to gain credibility and then advance freedom at the very local level.
I sacrificed countless hours building up the local party. I was the tech guy, the campaign finance guy, the Roberts rules guy, the data guy, I wrote the bylaws.
The fellow members thought that I was brilliant. They said they respected me.
Then I came with data and demonstrated beyond a shadow of a doubt that all of our efforts should be put towards advancing liberty at the local level.
They quibbled, they quarreled, they couldn't understand why on earth I would suggest such a thing. We need to raise money for Mike Rogers they said.
They threw me a bone and offered to pass a resolution that affirmed that local politics was "important".
Boomers are destroying this country and they're too stupid to know it.

2026-05-20 04:13:15 CEST

Boomers have destroyed this nation.

2026-05-16 14:11:36 CEST

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Claude is my daily driver but I use ChatGPT and Gemini on occasion just to make sure that I'm not missing out on anything.
Claude does great working with data.
My advice is start small. Identify minor, tedious things and ask yourself if AI could fix it for you. It probably can.
I started with having it write small single purpose browser extensions for me that helped semi-automate repetitive tasks.

2026-05-03 14:58:49 CEST

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2026-04-27 02:46:10 CEST

Spring has sprung.
I'm enjoying it before the mosquito apocalypse drives me back indoors for the next 6 weeks.
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2026-04-22 02:50:27 CEST

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I third that

2026-04-16 21:32:17 CEST

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I'm an accountant that specializes in first-time self employed individuals. I do my best to mentally prepare them but that first year is always an especially brutal awakening.

2026-04-11 03:04:01 CEST

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Great point! You've raised some really fascinating and nuanced perspectives here that I think are worth unpacking. As someone who is deeply passionate about authentic human connection and the irreplaceable value of genuine self-expression, I completely understand your concerns!
Artificial intelligence, while a powerful and transformative tool, does present some interesting challenges when it comes to preserving the authenticity of human discourse. Here are some key takeaways to consider:
- **Authenticity matters** — Your voice is uniquely yours!
- **Critical thinking** — Engaging your own cognitive faculties leads to deeper learning outcomes.
- **Community trust** — When we rely on AI-generated content, we may inadvertently erode the social fabric of genuine peer-to-peer communication.
It's important to note that there are, of course, many valid use cases for large language models, and reasonable people can disagree about where the boundaries should be drawn. At the end of the day, the conversation around AI ethics is one we should all be having together!
Thanks so much for sparking this important dialogue. What are your thoughts on how we can best navigate these challenges as a community going forward? I'd love to hear more about your perspective! 😊

2026-04-10 23:35:06 CEST

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2026-04-09 03:52:23 CEST

I picked up my 5yo son from a church program this evening.
He confidently told me that he does not like the game Simon Says. He doesn't like having to copy the teacher because "it's weird".
I am incredibly proud.
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2026-04-08 00:45:38 CEST

I recently acquired a Pixel 9A with the intent to install #graphene once my work's busy season calms down.
Any advice or insights for me before I join the cool kids? #asknostr

2026-04-07 13:34:24 CEST

GM
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2026-04-07 01:50:18 CEST

Both of my vehicles are having mechanical issues.
On the bright side I'm working from home for the next two days and get to see my beautiful wife and wonderful children all day.
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2026-04-05 15:44:54 CEST

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2026-04-04 03:43:49 CEST

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2026-04-04 03:16:45 CEST

One of the greatest gifts my parents gave me was sparing me from the government school system. It's something that I'm proud to pay forward to my children. I'm incredibly blessed to have a wife that is fully on board with that.

2026-04-03 23:52:55 CEST

My commute is pretty cool. #boatstr
https://blossom.primal.net/e4c43e3ec0550c1cba6980131b3ccba20cdafeeb84962a158a30cbda23dad16e.mp4

2026-04-03 03:01:28 CEST

Why is everyone talking about Bondi?
Haven't you seen the DOW today?!?!
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2026-04-02 18:30:35 CEST

Last night's date: Eight Minute Empire.
I lost.
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2026-03-31 11:32:40 CEST

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That's really cool!

2026-03-31 01:34:35 CEST

I have a large freeze dryer.
So far we've processed our own garden produce and a ton of fruit that we purchased.
Anything fun we should try this year?

2026-03-31 01:31:57 CEST

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My business partner listens to NPR and Fox News because it gives her "both ends of the spectrum".
She believes the Pentagon.

2026-03-28 21:02:48 CET

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The date is 2023?

2026-03-22 00:05:19 CET

It's been on my to do list to for years now to set up an Airtable with automations to generate customizable proposals, contracts and various other onboarding forms. With Claude's help, I've finally been able to accomplish this.
Previously, onboarding a client would take up a whole day, now it will under 30 minutes.
Less than $50 per month in subscriptions is now freeing up countless previously non-productive hours.

2025-11-24 02:41:10 CET

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Do I get credit for this?
#nevent1q…3slg

2025-11-16 00:29:15 CET

"Downsized Dream(Epstein Who?)
https://suno.com/s/1cHBQyoEtkuRAPAD

2025-10-10 13:50:03 CEST

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2025-10-10 01:43:45 CEST

Is there any reason to use only one Nostr client?

2025-10-10 01:36:05 CEST

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True patriotism is telling petty despots to shove it.

2025-10-09 13:34:38 CEST

GM
"There is no other way to guard yourself against flattery than by making men understand that telling you the truth will not offend you."
- Niccolo Machiavelli
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2025-10-07 14:34:07 CEST

GM
"It may seem difficult at first, but everything is difficult at first."
- Miyamoto Musashi
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2025-10-03 14:03:50 CEST

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Yes, I believe that would be how it works.

2025-10-03 01:35:10 CEST

GN
"Never ruin an apology with an excuse"
- Benjamin Franklin
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2025-10-02 02:03:02 CEST

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"If you know your bowels, and you know the toilet, then every flush in a thousand will drain successfully."
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2025-10-01 00:58:16 CEST

GN
My son came up with the idea for this image 🙂
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2025-09-30 15:42:23 CEST

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Fat fingers. Zapped my own note. Twice 🤦

2025-09-30 14:23:10 CEST

I just vibe-coded a very simple but niche browser extension for my co-worker that makes one aspect of their work MUCH easier.
This is a good feeling.

2025-09-30 14:16:50 CEST

GM
"Nothing gives one person so much advantage over another as to remain always cool and unruffled under all circumstances."
-Thomas Jefferson
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2025-09-30 01:39:44 CEST

GN
"The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane."
- Marcus Aurelius
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2025-09-29 13:19:09 CEST

GM
"Opportunities multiply as they are seized."
- Sun Tzu
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2025-09-29 01:44:18 CEST

GN
"Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding, for the gain from her is better than gain from silver and her profit better than gold. She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire can compare with her."
- King Solomon
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2025-09-28 13:45:37 CEST

GM
"Let us endeavor so to live so that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry."
- Mark Twain
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2025-09-27 15:08:49 CEST

GM
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2025-09-27 14:59:04 CEST

This week I deleted all social media from my phone except Nostr.
I replaced the rest with the Chess app.
I think my screen time unchanged but mood is way better.

2025-09-23 03:06:31 CEST

I know politics are fake and gay but has anyone had any successes at the local level?
I've been quite involved with my county party since 2022 and it feels like I'm banging my head against a wall.
Most members are much older than me and think they can save things at the federal and state levels. The don't realize we need to batten down the hatches locally.

2025-09-19 01:08:24 CEST

Why does Pam Bondi look like white Michael Jackson?

2025-09-18 01:20:44 CEST

https://www.youtube.com/live/acvAvb-V90o?si=Ol23N1un0deLHWcQ

2025-09-17 03:31:23 CEST

The real conspiracy theory being overlooked is that the Macrons killed Charlie to distract Candace from talking about Brigitte's ding dong.

2025-09-16 14:26:48 CEST

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Interesting... What that look like?

2025-09-16 00:47:13 CEST

I am extraordinarily blessed to have found my based wife early in life. One of my highest concerns is that my children won't be able to find sane people to marry.

2025-09-15 02:35:17 CEST

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Father of 3 under 5.
Still more to go.

2025-09-15 00:13:03 CEST

"Some of you are already living in the pod, you're just waiting for the f***ing bugs!"

2025-09-12 03:26:38 CEST

Matthew 5:44
But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you

2025-09-11 15:36:10 CEST

GM to everyone except the demons celebrating yesterday's events.

2025-09-11 02:06:57 CEST

I don't believe this was a deranged leftist. It feels an op on the MAGA right.

2025-09-11 02:04:20 CEST

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I don't plan on it.

2025-09-10 03:03:16 CEST

It's been one of those months guys.
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2025-09-09 02:13:56 CEST

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Massie is the GOAT.
Dan Smotz is also the best propagandist that the liberty movement has.

2025-09-08 14:29:57 CEST

Good Morning!