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Despite your bad memories from the Block Size war, you should support Roger Ver's campaign for clemency – or at least this is what Layer Two Labs CEO Paul Sztorc thinks you should do. In this episode, we discuss why Roger deserves to stay free. Time stamps: Introducing Paul Sztorc (00:00:54) The host welcomes listeners and introduces guest Paul Sztorc, discussing Roger Ver's situation. Paul's Connection with Roger Ver (00:01:42) Paul shares his connection to Roger Ver and his experiences in the Bitcoin community. Roger Ver's Contributions (00:02:54) Discussion on Roger's significant investments and efforts in early Bitcoin companies. Challenges at Mt. Gox (00:03:59) Paul recounts Roger's volunteer work during the Mt. Gox crisis, highlighting his dedication. Bitcoin's Early Days (00:05:05) Reflections on Bitcoin's obscurity before mainstream recognition, including the Financial Times article. The Evolution of Bitcoin Conferences (00:06:18) Paul reminisces about early Bitcoin conferences and their small scale compared to today. Tax Evasion Claims and Bitcoin's Value (00:08:23) Discussion on misconceptions about Bitcoin's value and Roger's tax situation during its early days. Roger's Generosity and Alliances (00:10:34) Highlighting Roger's contributions to various libertarian causes and his personal sacrifices. The Block Size War (00:11:39) Introduction to the block size debate and its impact on Roger's reputation in the Bitcoin community. Michael Saylor's Skepticism (00:12:29) The host references a tweet from Michael Saylor expressing doubts about Bitcoin in 2013. Roger's Early Bitcoin Investments (00:13:13) Paul shares a story about Roger's commitment to Bitcoin, selling his Lamborghini for more BTC. Roger's Influence and Marketing (00:14:26) Discussion on Roger's positive energy and efforts to promote Bitcoin to the public. The Role of BitPay (00:15:38) Explaining how BitPay helped businesses accept Bitcoin, making it more accessible. Roger's Vision for Bitcoin (00:18:48) Paul discusses Roger's motivations during the block size war and his vision for Bitcoin's future. Aftermath of the Block Size War (00:20:06) Reflections on the complacency of the Bitcoin community post-war and the resulting divisions. Playing the Villain (00:20:45) The host introduces a playful debate format, questioning Roger's promotion of Bitcoin Cash. The Scammer Accusation (00:21:18) Discussion about accusations against Roger Ver being labeled a scammer due to perceived financial losses. The Block Size Debate (00:21:35) Debate on the implications of hard forks and naming conventions in the context of Bitcoin's block size. Satoshi's Conflicted Views (00:22:22) Exploration of Satoshi Nakamoto's ambiguous stance on block sizes and their impact on Bitcoin. Mt. Gox Video Controversy (00:24:23) Reference to Roger Ver's video on Mount Gox and its perceived implications for Bitcoin's credibility. Self-Custody Awareness (00:25:03) Discussion on the understanding of self-custody in Bitcoin during the early days compared to now. Roger's Involvement with Mt. Gox (00:26:57) Analysis of Roger Ver's proactive attempts to assist Mount Gox during its crisis. Historical Context of Criticism (00:29:06) Reflection on how hindsight alters perceptions of Roger's actions during the Mt. Gox incident. Debate Dynamics (00:31:00) Insights into Roger Ver's debate style and the challenges faced by opponents like Jimmy Song. Roger's Support of Craig Wright (00:36:22) Discussion on Roger Ver's past support for Craig Wright and subsequent regrets regarding that decision. Legal Battles with Craig Wright (00:40:14) Mention of Roger Ver's successful lawsuit against Craig Wright as a potential redemption. Romance Scams and Reporting (00:40:53) Discussion on how victims of romance scams often feel ashamed and do not report incidents. Karmic Justice and Roger Ver (00:44:16) Exploration of public anger towards Roger Ver and perceptions of justice regarding his past actions. Chaos Climbers in the Bitcoin Community (00:45:03) Analysis of individuals rising in influence by criticizing opposing factions during the block size war. Debate Analysis: Samson vs. Roger (00:46:02) Reflection on the 2018 debate between Samson and Roger, highlighting performance over substance. Clipping and Public Perception (00:48:11) Discussion on how clipped statements can distort public perception and impact reputations. Economic Growth and Human Welfare (00:49:07) The importance of economic growth for human welfare and the misunderstanding surrounding its implications. Performativity in Bitcoin Discourse (00:50:26) Critique of the performative outrage in Bitcoin discussions and its effects on community dynamics. Debate Takeaways and Misrepresentation (00:51:08) Observations on how the narrative from the debate overshadowed substantive discussions about Bitcoin. Scaling Solutions: Lightning vs. Bitcoin Cash (00:52:13) Comparison of the Lightning Network and Bitcoin Cash as competing solutions to Bitcoin's scaling issues. Hard Forks and Community Splits (00:54:43) Discussion on the implications of hard forks on community cohesion and the future of Bitcoin. Victimless Crimes in Forks (00:57:54) Reflection on the benefits of Bitcoin forks and the perception of them as victimless crimes. Toxic Bitcoin Maximalism (00:58:41) Analysis of how toxic maximalism emerged as a reaction to the proliferation of altcoins and forks. Conception of Money and Community (00:59:03) Discussion on the importance of a unified currency and the challenges posed by multiple forks. Ethereum as the Opposition (01:00:28) Exploration of Ethereum's role as a competing force against Bitcoin and its community dynamics. Network Effects and Complacency (01:00:52) Discussion on how dominant networks can lead to complacency and hinder competition in the crypto space. Block Size War and Ethereum's Rise (01:01:40) Exploration of Ethereum's growth during the block size debate and its impact on the crypto landscape. Scaling Challenges in Bitcoin (01:02:52) Overview of scaling solutions and the failures that led to external developments outside Bitcoin. Layer Two Labs Promotion (01:04:00) Introduction of Layer Two Labs and its mission to scale Bitcoin through sidechains. Drive Chains vs. Tree Chains (01:05:15) Comparison of Drive Chains and Tree Chains, highlighting conceptual differences and critiques. Bitcoin.com News Collaboration (01:08:40) Discussion about Bitcoin.com News and its valuable coverage of cryptocurrency topics. Critique of Current Thought Leaders (01:09:46) Speaker expresses disappointment in the insights provided by prominent figures in the crypto community. Exit Tax Controversy (01:11:20) Debate on the legitimacy and implications of the U.S. exit tax in relation to Roger Ver. Berlin Wall Explanation (01:21:19) Description of the Berlin Wall's historical significance and its role in the Cold War. The Berlin Wall Discussion (01:23:06) The speakers discuss the historical significance and implications of the Berlin Wall and its impact on families. Roger Ver's Moral Responsibility (01:27:02) A conversation about Roger Ver's rejection of the social contract based on his moral beliefs regarding taxation. Exit Tax Controversy (01:27:30) Debate on the fairness of the exit tax and its implications for individuals like Roger Ver. Roger Ver's Legal Representation (01:28:09) Discussion on Roger Ver's legal situation and the role of his law firm in his tax issues. Greg Maxwell's Threats (01:29:33) Mention of Greg Maxwell's threats towards Roger Ver and the potential consequences of such actions. Birthday Surprise (01:30:18) A light-hearted moment as the host celebrates a birthday surprise during the podcast. Tax Law Complications (01:32:07) The complexity of tax law and its implications for Roger Ver's financial situation are explored. Jameson Lopp's Tweet (01:35:14) Analysis of a tweet discussing Roger Ver's tax issues and the IRS's claims against him. CoinFlex Bankruptcy Discussion (01:37:01) Exploration of Roger Ver's financial troubles related to CoinFlex and the implications of his legal battles. Roger's Video Explanation (01:39:14) Discussion about a video Roger Ver released explaining his situation with CoinFlex and legal constraints. Legal Challenges and Persecution (01:42:43) Reflections on Roger Ver's past legal challenges and the perception of him as a criminal in the Bitcoin community. Vindictiveness of the Blocksize War (01:43:46) Commentary on the negative attitudes and tactics used by some during the blocksize debate against Roger Ver. Discussion on Roger Ver's Bitcoin Contributions (01:44:56) We discuss Roger Ver's early contributions to Bitcoin and the controversies surrounding him. Twitter Controversies and Public Perception (01:46:00) The conversation touches on Twitter dynamics and public perceptions of Roger Ver's financial status. Taxation and IRS Issues (01:49:02) Concerns are raised about the lack of clarity from the IRS regarding tax obligations for Roger Ver. Critique of Tax System (01:50:05) A critique of the U.S. tax system and the complexities faced by taxpayers is presented. Roger Ver's Future and Clemency (01:52:39) Discussion on Roger Ver's potential return to the U.S. and the implications of his clemency. Plea Deals and Coercion in Legal System (02:01:29) The speakers examine the coercive nature of plea deals in the U.S. legal system. Justice System Inequities (02:03:59) A reflection on the inequities in the justice system and the challenges of sentencing. Introduction to Alexander Vinnik (02:05:07) Discussion about Vinnik's arrest and his connection to the Mount Gox hack. Comparison with Roger Ver (02:06:18) Contrasting Vinnik's criminal actions with the legal troubles faced by Roger Ver. Plea Deals and Legal System Issues (02:06:39) Exploring the coercive nature of plea deals in the justice system. Vinnik's Sentencing and Release (02:08:39) Details about Vinnik's sentencing and the circumstances of his release. Negotiations for Prisoner Exchange (02:09:50) Discussion about the political implications of Vinnik's negotiation for freedom. Details on the Trade (02:10:46) Information about the American teacher traded for Vinnik and her situation. Question from the Audience (02:12:54) Transition to audience questions regarding Bitcoin's scalability and potential forks. The Exodus Question (02:13:02) Audience inquiry about the potential migration to alternative cryptocurrencies. Forking Bitcoin Discussion (02:15:17) Analysis of the challenges and implications of forking Bitcoin. Cultural Apathy in Bitcoin Community (02:20:15) Reflection on the disconnection between miners and Bitcoin's philosophical discussions. Future of Bitcoin and Sidechains (02:22:33) Speculation on Bitcoin's ability to scale and the role of sidechains in its future. Discussion on Bitcoin Market Dynamics (02:27:41) Exploration of Bitcoin's market behavior and the implications of pricing strategies in a competitive landscape. Contention in Bitcoin Governance (02:28:31) Debate on the contentious nature of Bitcoin governance and the challenges of achieving consensus within the community. Concerns Over Bitcoin's Cultural Issues (02:30:31) Discussion on potential cultural problems within Bitcoin and the implications for its future success. Measuring Decentralization (02:31:58) Introduction to the concept of decentralization and its measurement within cryptocurrency contexts. Critique of Mining Centralization (02:32:08) Examination of the complexities and contradictions in defining mining centralization in Bitcoin. Transparency and Decentralization (02:34:03) Discussion on the importance of transparency and the peer-to-peer nature of Bitcoin versus traditional systems. State Rejection of Bitcoin Reserves (02:40:55) Insights into states rejecting Bitcoin reserve bills due to volatility concerns, reflecting on societal attitudes toward Bitcoin. Bitcoin's Role in Black Market Transactions (02:44:27) Analysis of Bitcoin's potential as a payment system in both legal and illegal markets, emphasizing its dual utility. Roleplay Request on BTC vs BCH (02:48:10) Engagement in a roleplay scenario discussing the market's preference for BTC over BCH and its implications. Orthodox Plan for Scaling (02:49:21) Discussion on the orthodox plan for Bitcoin scaling and competition with Ethereum and other altcoins. Competition and Market Share (02:50:39) Analysis of market competition and the declining market share of Bitcoin compared to Ethereum and Monero. Libertarian Party Dynamics (02:53:11) Exploration of the fragmentation within the Libertarian Party and its implications for political strategy. Libertarian Vote in Elections (02:54:52) Investigation into the percentage of votes received by the Libertarian Party in recent elections. Trump's Influence on Libertarians (02:56:40) Discussion on Trump's appeal to Libertarians and its impact on voting patterns. Free Ross Campaign Strategy (02:59:17) Strategy for political advocacy, focusing on the Free Ross campaign and leveraging support for major candidates. Comparing Cryptocurrency Market Positions (03:01:56) Examination of the market positions of various cryptocurrencies and their relative values. Bitcoin Cash Capabilities (03:02:50) Discussion on the capabilities of Bitcoin Cash and its potential for innovation in the crypto space. Historical Context of Bitcoin Development (03:04:12) Reflection on Bitcoin's development history and the missed opportunities for innovation. Language and Technological Change (03:06:27) Analogy between language evolution and cryptocurrency dominance, emphasizing technological impacts. Early Bitcoin Innovations (03:09:39) Revisiting early innovations in Bitcoin and their relevance to today's cryptocurrency landscape. Ossification and Innovation in Blockchain (03:11:36) Discussion on the ossification of blockchain and the need for innovation in Layer 2 solutions. Programming Languages Debate (03:12:43) Comparison of programming languages used in Bitcoin and Ethereum, referencing Steve Jobs' philosophy. Bitcoin's Imperfections (03:14:15) Discussion on Bitcoin's evolution and the ongoing need for improvements despite claims of perfection. Vulnerabilities in Bitcoin (03:15:21) Concerns over the delayed disclosure of vulnerabilities in Bitcoin's code and its implications. Power Dynamics in Bitcoin Development (03:16:41) Analysis of the influence of Bitcoin Core on development and the challenges faced by forks. John Dillon's Controversial Emails (03:18:00) Exploration of accusations against John Dillon and the implications for Bitcoin's governance. Coinjoin Bounty Scandal (03:20:19) Revelation of John Dillon's involvement with a bounty fund and its impact on project funding. The Role of Competition in Development (03:22:14) Importance of competition among software in driving innovation and user satisfaction. Roger Ver's Legal Troubles (03:25:28) Discussion about the potential consequences for those prosecuting Roger Ver and the nature of his accusations. Mail Fraud Charges Against Roger Ver (03:27:12) Overview of the legal accusations against Roger Ver, particularly concerning mail fraud. Hypothetical Perspective on Roger Ver (03:28:44) A thought experiment about how perceptions of Roger Ver would change based on exposure to propaganda. Thoughts on Taxation and Consent (03:32:32) Discussion on the ethics of taxation and Roger Ver's views on consent in financial matters. Tax Dollars and Freedom (03:33:53) Discussion on how American tax dollars fund IRS enforcement and the implications for those wanting to leave the country. Exit Tax Debate (03:35:06) Debate on the fairness of an exit tax and its implications for American citizens leaving the country. Roger Ver's Legal Battle (03:36:04) Analysis of Roger Ver's resources and challenges in his ongoing legal issues with tax authorities. Future Tax Laws and Risks (03:36:30) Concerns about potential future tax laws and their impact on individuals' financial situations. Legal Precedents and Justice (03:37:53) Discussion on how Roger Ver's case may set precedents for others facing similar legal challenges. Political Influence on Justice (03:38:58) Exploration of the arbitrary nature of legal sentences and political influences on the justice system. Dignity in Departure (03:39:29) Reflections on the emotional toll of leaving the U.S. while maintaining dignity and facing potential repercussions. Logistics of a Pardon (03:40:30) Speculation on the political motivations behind a potential pardon for Roger Ver. Tax Law Evolution (03:41:53) Discussion on how tax laws have changed over time, affecting the classification of Bitcoin. Legal Advice and Accountability (03:43:14) Questioning the responsibilities of tax attorneys in guiding clients through complex legal issues. Closing Remarks and Thanks (03:44:15)

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Buon venerdì Stupefan! Che settimana eh?! Se ci seguite da un po' sapete che difficilmente ci facciamo prendere dall'ansia anche quando tutto sembra far pensare al peggio. Quindi, anche dopo l'elezione di Trump e i suoi primi giorni di mandato, è necessario fare un bel respiro e analizzare la situazione droghe/USA con approccio laico e scientifico. Partiamo quindi dalla notizia che ha avuto più eco nel mondo libertario e tra chi si occupa di politiche sulle droghe: la grazia incodizionata a Ross Ulbricht, fondatore del marketplace Silk Road. Cosa significa la sua liberazione? Come leggerla nel quadro delle ultime disposizioni del nuovo Presidente? Che significa che i cartelli sono stati dichiarati come gruppi terroristici globali? Questo e molto altro se cliccate play!Note dell'episodio: - Ross è libero: https://atlas21.com/it/ross-ulbricht-e-la-storia-di-silk-road/- I cartelli diventano gruppi terroristici: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/designating-cartels-and-other-organizations-as-foreign-terrorist-organizations-and-specially-designated-global-terrorists/- Biden grazia 2.500 persone per reati non violenti droga-correlati: https://x.com/POTUS46Archive/status/1880228578396368918/photo/1- Cos'è il Fair Sentencing Act: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_Sentencing_Act- Trump, la Cina è vicina: https://droghe.aduc.it/articolo/cosa+possono+insegnarci+guerre+dell+oppio+sulla_38703.php- Come parliamo noi delle droghe in America: https://www.la7.it/intanto/video/elon-musk-e-le-strane-espressioni-facciali-durante-linsediamento-di-trump-e-leffetto-della-droga-22-01-2025-576495Entra in contatto con noi usando la mail stupefatticast@gmail.com o seguendo su Instagram il @stupefatti_podcast! Puoi anche iscriverti a STUPEGRAM, il nostro canale telegram, a questo link https://t.me/stupegram!

Trump has argued for giving d**g dealers the death penalty, so many are confused and angry about his decision to pardon Ross Ulbricht this week, who infamously created and ran the Silk Road website. Here's why Trump is RIGHT and his critics are hypocrites (and seriously wrong about the facts in this case. Subscribe to my YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@HannahCox/featured   Follow me! Twitter: https://twitter.com/HannahDCox TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hannahdcox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannahdanielle_cox6/reels/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannahdaniellecox7/

Trump has argued for giving d**g dealers the death penalty, so many are confused and angry about his decision to pardon Ross Ulbricht this week, who infamously created and ran the Silk Road website. Here's why Trump is RIGHT and his critics are hypocrites (and seriously wrong about the facts in this case. Subscribe to my YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@HannahCox/featured   Follow me! Twitter: https://twitter.com/HannahDCox TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hannahdcox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannahdanielle_cox6/reels/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannahdaniellecox7/

Nate and Chuck the significant news that Donald Trump has granted a full and unconditional pardon to Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the Silk Road website. They delve into the implications of the pardon, the reactions from the libertarian community, and the role of key figures like Thomas Massey in making it happen. Additionally, they explore the potential of mRNA technology for developing cancer vaccines and address the skepticism and concerns people have following the COVID-19 vaccine rollouts.  (00:39) Trump's Pardon of Ross Ulbricht (03:38) Trump's Motivations and Public Reaction (05:58) Libertarian Party's Role and Strategy (07:48) Thomas Massie's Involvement (11:46) The Bigger Picture and Libertarian Wins (17:09) Negotiation Tactics and Political Strategy (21:08) Credit and Recognition Debate (32:16) A Middle Finger to Critics (32:34) Defending Libertarian Friends (33:40) Libertarian Party's Achievement (34:46) Silk Road and Libertarian Views on Drugs (35:41) Debunking Silk Road Myths (36:49) MRNA Technology and Cancer (39:59) AI and Healthcare Innovations (45:29) Skepticism and Future of MRNA   Links:   https://gml.bio.link/   Watch GML  on Youtube:   https://bit.ly/3UwsRiv   Check out Martens Minute!   https://martensminute.podbean.com/   Follow Josh Martens on X:   https://twitter.com/joshmartens13   Join the private discord & chat during the show!   joingml.com   Bank on Yourself bankonyourself.com/gml   Get FACTOR Today! FACTORMEALS.com/gml50   Good Morning Liberty is sponsored by BetterHelp! Rediscover your curiosity today by visiting Betterhelp.com/GML (Get 10% off your first month)     Protect your privacy and unlock the full potential of your streaming services with ExpressVPN. Get 3 more months absolutely FREE by using our link EXPRESSVPN.com/GML    

Trump pardons Ross Ulbricht, founder of Silk Road, an online black market that operated on the dark web. Trump ends DEI in govt. @JudgeNap on birthright citizenship. @RealColtonMoore physically assaulted for doing his job as GA state rep.  

Nate & Chuck discuss the significant actions taken by President Trump on his first day back in office. They cover various topics including the Liberty movement's reactions, the controversial pardon of Ross Ulbricht, and Trump's execution of multiple executive orders. The discussion touches on the implications of these actions on immigration policies, energy regulations, the federal workforce, and more. They also examine Trump's order to pardon 1,500 January 6th participants and his bold move to make federal workers return to in-person office work. Tune in to hear their take on these policy shifts and what they mean for the future of liberty in America. (01:29) Ross Ulbricht and Presidential Pardons (05:04) Trump's First Day Actions (08:13) Federal Workforce and Immigration Policies (20:00) Border Wall and National Defense (24:09) Executive Orders and CIA Restrictions (24:26) Gender and DEI Initiatives (25:41) Trade and Tariffs (29:55) Energy and Environment Policies (37:04) TikTok and Government Ownership (38:25) World Health Organization Withdrawal (40:50) Death Penalty and Lethal Injection Drugs (42:03) Government Efficiency and Security Clearances   Links:   https://gml.bio.link/   Watch GML  on Youtube:   https://bit.ly/3UwsRiv   Check out Martens Minute!   https://martensminute.podbean.com/   Follow Josh Martens on X:   https://twitter.com/joshmartens13   Join the private discord & chat during the show!   joingml.com   Bank on Yourself bankonyourself.com/gml   Get FACTOR Today! FACTORMEALS.com/gml50   Good Morning Liberty is sponsored by BetterHelp! Rediscover your curiosity today by visiting Betterhelp.com/GML (Get 10% off your first month)     Protect your privacy and unlock the full potential of your streaming services with ExpressVPN. Get 3 more months absolutely FREE by using our link EXPRESSVPN.com/GML

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Ross Ulbricht should be freed today, (or tomorrow at the latest as it is his first full day) This matters the most to him and his family. But it also means a lot for bitcoin. It means that Trump will likely keep other promises around bitcoin. It is also meaningful because The Silk Road was one of the first major use cases for Bitcoin. Permission less, censorship resistance digital money. Full documentary by ReasonTV https://youtu.be/yhDKYYdD2vY?si=AXI6oeQ1Zes1IwMV Where I buy Bitcoin (Non-KYC options) https://bitcoinwell.com/referral/bitcoinnotcrypto Need help on how to buy btc on Bitcoin well? https://youtu.be/-52aEY3LIFs 15% Stampseed Titatium Seed plates (BEST WAY TO STORE BTC PRIVATE KEYS) https://www.stampseed.com/ USE CODE : BTCNOTCRYPTO15 Join my BTC Discord and book a Free 1on1 call https://discord.gg/PY5tKvAamB Listen to this as a podcast https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinnotcrypto Fund my Documentary "The Land of Volcanos and Bitcoin" https://geyser.fund/project/thelandofvolcanosandbitcoin Follow me on Nostr npub1zqm9zant0rxf49wfgw8pt5h0j50cetfes6hwa73u7sxstlzcsz8qh6x9fs Follow on Twitter/X https://x.com/forrestHODL Donate to the show here Bitcoinnotcryptoshow@coinos.io bc1qnzxvnchtyqzk623rvnvnvvsjjsqt07y4xat6zslxzf8lcv8ku7uqf0qrra Movies I've made https://amzn.to/3FtVKmr https://amzn.to/3FtVKmr https://amzn.to/3FtkmM6 https://amzn.to/3s43FE8 Alternative Dwelling Documentaries https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8TC5LCUPfit4qO8aiIh_iHtC2xFWtIzA

A second chance for the creator of the dark web drug site the Silk Road might be coming…from an unlikely savior.

Join Tatiana Moroz, a pioneering folk singer and activist in the Bitcoin space as we discuss the challenges faced by independent artists in making a living through music and explore how Bitcoin can be integrated into revenue streams for creatives. Tatiana shares her journey from growing up in New Jersey with a skeptical view of government to becoming a Bitcoin advocate. She discusses the impact of music on social change and the potential of Bitcoin to empower artists.Tatiana also talks about her involvement with the Free Ross movement, advocating for the release of Ross Ulbricht, the creator of Silk Road. She highlights the injustices of the drug war and the need for systemic change. The conversation touches on the importance of community building, the challenges of the current music industry, and the potential of decentralized platforms to support artists.The episode also explores the personal growth and self-care necessary for activists and artists, emphasizing the need for balance and self-awareness. Tatiana and Valerie discuss the role of music as a tool for social change and the importance of maintaining a connection to higher values and God in turbulent times. They conclude with a call for kindness, love, and peace in the world.It's hard for indie musicians and creatives to make ends meet in the fiat world. Does Bitcoin offer a solution that helps keep musicians in the studio and not flipping hamburgers at McDonalds? Tatiana Moroz is an American folk singer-songwriter and a driving force in the Bitcoin community. Tatiana Moroz unites modern technology & economics with the classic social awareness & influence of songwriters of the 60s and 70s. Her inspiring album “Keep The Faith” was released in 2017. Her latest album “Love Songs for Idiots” was released in March 2023.A graduate of Berklee College of Music, Tatiana Moroz has been a vocal advocate in the Bitcoin community since 2012. Tatiana performs and speaks at Bitcoin and liberty conferences all over the world including SXSW, Nasdaq, National Libertarian Party Convention, Freedom Fest, and Inside Bitcoins. She has appeared on Fox's Stossel, Money, Bitcoin Magazine and many more!

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In this episode, I sit down with Martha Bueno, an entrepreneur, former political candidate, and passionate advocate for freedom. Martha shares her unique journey from running for office in Miami and becoming the first political candidate to use OnlyFans as a platform to expose the dirty underbelly of politics. She dives deep into her involvement with the Free Ross Ulbricht movement, her battles with the restrictive cannabis laws in Florida, and the broader implications of government overreach in the cannabis industry. Watch video version and read full show notes here: https://thecolememo.com/2024/08/14/e115/

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In today's episode:Law & Order New York: The Loudest Hush Money is joined for the final day on set by Robert DeNiro and the actors who played the Capitol PoliceThe history of third-party candidates who had an impact on our electionsDonald Trump asks Libertarian Party supporters if they want to loseTrump responds to chants of "End the Fed" by discussing self-custody of Bitcoin and Libertarians ignore itTrump promises to "Free Ross" Ulbricht and Libertarians pretend he's lyingThe Libertarians conclude their implosion by nominating a mask-wearing, woke millennial.Connect with Be Reasonable: https://linktr.ee/imyourmoderatorHear the show when it's released. Become a paid subscriber at imyourmoderator.substack.comVisit the show's sponsors:Diversify your assets into Bitcoin: https://partner.river.com/reasonableDiversify your assets into precious metals: reasonablegold.comOther ways to support the work:ko-fi.com/imyourmoderatorDonate btc via coinbase: 3MEh9J5sRvMfkWd4EWczrFr1iP3DBMcKk5Make life more comfortable: mypillow.com/reasonableMerch site: https://cancelcouture.myspreadshop.com/Follow the podcast info stream: t.me/veryreasonableOther social platforms: Truth Social, Gab, Rumble, or Gettr - @imyourmoderator Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/be-reasonable-with-your-moderator-chris-paul. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In today's episode:Law & Order New York: The Loudest Hush Money is joined for the final day on set by Robert DeNiro and the actors who played the Capitol PoliceThe history of third-party candidates who had an impact on our electionsDonald Trump asks Libertarian Party supporters if they want to loseTrump responds to chants of "End the Fed" by discussing self-custody of Bitcoin and Libertarians ignore itTrump promises to "Free Ross" Ulbricht and Libertarians pretend he's lyingThe Libertarians conclude their implosion by nominating a mask-wearing, woke millennial.Connect with Be Reasonable: https://linktr.ee/imyourmoderatorHear the show when it's released. Become a paid subscriber at imyourmoderator.substack.comVisit the show's sponsors:Diversify your assets into Bitcoin: https://partner.river.com/reasonableDiversify your assets into precious metals: reasonablegold.comOther ways to support the work:ko-fi.com/imyourmoderatorDonate btc via coinbase: 3MEh9J5sRvMfkWd4EWczrFr1iP3DBMcKk5Make life more comfortable: mypillow.com/reasonableMerch site: https://cancelcouture.myspreadshop.com/Follow the podcast info stream: t.me/veryreasonableOther social platforms: Truth Social, Gab, Rumble, or Gettr - @imyourmoderator Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/be-reasonable-with-your-moderator-chris-paul. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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,199 days in prisonFirst-time offenderAll non-violent chargesTwo life sentences + 40 years without paroleRoss Ulbricht is condemned to die in prison for creating an e-commerce website called Silk Road. An entrepreneur passionate about free markets and privacy, he was 26 when he made the site. He was never prosecuted for causing harm or bodily injury and no victim was named at trial.Users of Silk Road chose to exchange a variety of goods, both legal and illegal, including drugs (most commonly small amounts of cannabis). Prohibited was anything involuntary that could harm a third party.Ross was not convicted of selling drugs or illegal items himself, but was held responsible for what others sold on the site.show lessBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

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We catch up with a Bitcoin Miami final recap and speak with Lawrence Lepard about his experiences at the conference and the future of on-chain transaction fees in the future. We're then joined by the participants of the "Range Day" that Alex Stanczyk and others hosted while in Miami. BTC Sessions, Lisa Hough and Joe Carlasare join us to talk about Bitcoin adoption, the current macro outlook and Bitcoin 2023. Lastly, we're joined by Aladdin with "BTC Trading Cards" to talk about his educational card series and the Limited Edition Auction for the Free Ross Card where all profits will go to the Free Ross Foundation (link below). Timestamps: 00:00:00 "Café Bitcoin" Intro 00:01:01 Bitcoin Transactions, Ordinals and Miami Final Recap 00:12:00 Lawerence Lepard 00:15:31 Bitcoin On-Chain Transaction Fees in the Future 00:30:31 Bitcoin Range Day Recap with Alex and Friends 00:50:53 Indonesia Bitcoin Adoption 01:11:04 BTC Sessions, Lisa Hough and Joe Carlasare 01:29:36 UTXO Management, Coin Control and Best Bitcoin Educational Resources 01:39:56 Bitcoin Trading Cards with Aladdin and the Limited Edition Auction for the Free Ross Card. All Profits Will Go to the Free Ross Foundation. 01:58:52 "Café Bitcoin" Outro Link to "BTC Trading Cards" - https://btc-tc.com/ Connect with "BTC Trading Cards" - https://twitter.com/btc_cards Swan Private Team Members: Alex Stanczyk Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexstanczyk Café Bitcoin Crew: Ant: https://twitter.com/2140data Tomer: https://twitter.com/TomerStrolight Wicked: https://twitter.com/w_s_bitcoin Peter: https://twitter.com/PeterAnsel9 Produced by: https://twitter.com/Producer_Jacob Free Bitcoin-only live data (no ads) http://TimechainStats.com Swan Bitcoin is the best way to accumulate Bitcoin with automatic recurring buys and instant buys from $10 to $10 million. Get started in just 5 minutes. Your first $10 purchase is on us: https://swanbitcoin.com/yt  Download the all new Swan app!  iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/swan-bitcoin/id1576287352  Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.swanbitcoin.android&pli=1  Join us for Pacific Bitcoin Festival 2023! Purchase your tickets now before prices go up: https://PacificBitcoin2023.com  Are you a high net worth individual or do you represent corporation that might be interested in learning more about Bitcoin? Swan Private guides corporations and high net worth individuals toward building generational wealth with Bitcoin. Find out more at https://swanbitcoin.com/private  Check out the best place for Bitcoin education, Swan Bitcoin's “Bitcoin Canon”. Compiling all of the greatest articles, news sources, videos and more from your favorite bitcoiners! https://www.swanbitcoin.com/canon/  Get paid to recruit new Bitcoiners: https://swanbitcoin.com/enlist Hello and welcome to The Café Bitcoin Podcast brought to you by Swan Bitcoin, the best way to buy and learn about Bitcoin. We're excited to announce we are bringing the The Café Bitcoin conversation from Twitter Spaces to you on this show, The Café Bitcoin Podcast, Monday - Friday every week. Join us as we speak to guest like Max Keiser, Lyn Alden, Tomer Strolight, Cory Klippsten and many others from the bitcoin space. Also, be sure to hit that subscribe button to make sure you get the notifications when we launch an episode. Join us Monday - Friday 7pst/10est every Morning and become apart of the conversation! Thank you again and we look forward to giving you the best bitcoin content daily here on The Café Bitcoin Podcast. Swan Bitcoin is the best way to accumulate Bitcoin with automatic recurring buys and instant buys from $10 to $10 million. Get started in just 5 minutes. Your first $10 purchase is on us: ⁠⁠https://swanbitcoin.com/yt⁠⁠ Connect with Swan on social media: Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/SwanBitcoin⁠

Intro Silk Road Crypto Sale: US Govt Sells 9,800 BTC, Aims to Offload 41,500 More (https://u.today/silk-road-crypto-sale-us-govt-sells-9800-btc-aims-to-offload-41500-more) News CZ, CEO of Binance the world's largest crypto exchange, is being sued by the CFTC (https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/mar/27/us-regulator-sues-crypto-exchange-binance-and-boss-changpeng-zhao), the U.S body that regulates commodity futures markets, alleging that CZ and Binance skirted derivatives laws and catered to U.S. customers while pretending to bar them from the platform China may also be going after (https://cointelegraph.com/magazine/us-and-china-try-to-crush-binance-sbfs-40m-bribe-claim-asia-express/) Binance due to the bans on cryptocurrency trading on the mainland Some more schadenfreude (https://amycastor.com/2023/03/30/crypto-collapse-new-sam-bankman-fried-charge-binance-fallout-sec-sues-exchange-over-crypto-securities-how-signature-died/) from crypto skeptic Amy Castor Economics and Banking A history of the US-Saudia debt recycling deal (https://archive.is/vAsyB) from Bloomberg, a financial news company Saudi Arabia reduces 36.7% of its holdings of US treasury securities in two years (https://www.zawya.com/en/wealth/wealth-management/saudi-arabia-reduces-367-of-its-holdings-of-us-treasury-securities-in-two-years-utu3efvn) Learn more by reading a history of modern energy politics and money (https://global.oup.com/academic/product/disorder-9780198864981?cc=us&lang=en&) by Helen Thompson Bitcoin Education Bitcoin Optech #244 covers multiparty channels (https://bitcoinops.org/en/newsletters/2023/03/29/) and channel factories (https://bitcoinops.org/en/topics/channel-factories/) Feedback Remember to get in touch bitcoindadpod@protonmail.com or @bitcoindadpod (https://mobile.twitter.com/bitcoindadpod) on twitter Consider joining the matrix channel (https://matrix.to/#/#bitcoin:jupiterbroadcasting.com) using a matrix client like element (https://element.io/get-started), details here (https://www.jupiterbroadcasting.com/community/matrix/) Boosts Petar sent in the largest boost in the show's history at 222,222 sats! defnotskynet sugests looking at lifecycle emissions studies (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Life-cycle_greenhouse_gas_emissions_of_energy_sources) to understand the methodology of grading energy sources by emission Meremortals wanted to learn more about bitcoin energy usage calculations, so check out the Cambridge Bitcoin Electricity Consumption Index (https://ccaf.io/cbeci/index/comparisons) Thank you Boosters If you get some value from this show, please consider sending a boost. Hearing from you means a lot to us! Send a Boost via the Podcast Index web page. No Podcast app upgrade required. Install Alby (https://getalby.com/) Find the Bitcoin Dad Pod on the Podcast Index (https://podcastindex.org/podcast/5049889) Boost right from the page! Send a re-ocurring or one-off lightning boost to the show with no message at bdadpod@getalby.com or directly to Chris at chrislas@getalby.com Value for Value Podcasting 2.0 to support an indepenent podcasting ecosystem (https://podcastindex.org/) Recomended Podcasting2.0 apps: Fountain (https://www.fountain.fm/) podcast app (Android) Podverse (https://podverse.fm/) (Cross platform and self hostable) + Alby (https://getalby.com/) for boosts Castamatic (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/castamatic-podcast-player/id966632553) (Apple) Sponsors and Acknowledgements Music by Lesfm from Pixabay Self Hosted Show (https://selfhosted.show/) courtesy of Jupiter Broadcasting (https://www.jupiterbroadcasting.com/)

Ross Ulbricht is condemned to die in prison for creating an anonymous e-commerce website called Silk Road. An entrepreneur passionate about free markets and privacy, he was 26 when he made the site. He was never prosecuted for causing harm or bodily injury and no victim was named at trial. Users of Silk Road chose to exchange a variety of goods, both legal and illegal, including drugs (most commonly small amounts of cannabis). Prohibited was anything involuntary that could harm a third party. Ross was not convicted of selling drugs or illegal items himself, but was held responsible for what others sold on the site. https://freeross.org/ https://twitter.com/Free_Ross Sign the petition! https://www.change.org/p/clemency-for-ross-ulbricht-condemned-to-die-in-prison-for-an-e-commerce-website Students for Liberty https://studentsforliberty.org/ https://www.libertycon.com/   Grow your best beard with Beard Club! BeardClub.com/gml 20% off your first order w/ promo code “gml”     Join the private discord & chat during the show! joingml.com   Check out our sponsor BetterHelp! Betterhelp.com/gml   Invest in your future & your human capital today  natescrashcourse.com   Like our intro song? https://www.3pillmorning.com Advertise on our podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First-time offender All non-violent charges Two life sentences + 40 years without parole Ross Ulbricht is condemned to die in prison for creating an e-commerce website called Silk Road. An entrepreneur passionate about free markets and privacy, he was 26 when he made the site. He was never prosecuted for causing harm or bodily injury and no victim was named at trial. Users of Silk Road chose to exchange a variety of goods, both legal and illegal, including drugs (most commonly small amounts of cannabis). Prohibited was anything involuntary that could harm a third party. Ross was not convicted of selling drugs or illegal items himself, but was held responsible for what others sold on the site.

First-time offender All non-violent charges Two life sentences + 40 years without parole Ross Ulbricht is condemned to die in prison for creating an e-commerce website called Silk Road. An entrepreneur passionate about free markets and privacy, he was 26 when he made the site. He was never prosecuted for causing harm or bodily injury and no victim was named at trial. Users of Silk Road chose to exchange a variety of goods, both legal and illegal, including drugs (most commonly small amounts of cannabis). Prohibited was anything involuntary that could harm a third party. Ross was not convicted of selling drugs or illegal items himself, but was held responsible for what others sold on the site.

3,199 days in prison First-time offender All non-violent charges Two life sentences + 40 years without parole Ross Ulbricht is condemned to die in prison for creating an e-commerce website called Silk Road. An entrepreneur passionate about free markets and privacy, he was 26 when he made the site. He was never prosecuted for causing harm or bodily injury and no victim was named at trial. Users of Silk Road chose to exchange a variety of goods, both legal and illegal, including drugs (most commonly small amounts of cannabis). Prohibited was anything involuntary that could harm a third party. Ross was not convicted of selling drugs or illegal items himself, but was held responsible for what others sold on the site.

3,199 days in prison First-time offender All non-violent charges Two life sentences + 40 years without parole Ross Ulbricht is condemned to die in prison for creating an e-commerce website called Silk Road. An entrepreneur passionate about free markets and privacy, he was 26 when he made the site. He was never prosecuted for causing harm or bodily injury and no victim was named at trial. Users of Silk Road chose to exchange a variety of goods, both legal and illegal, including drugs (most commonly small amounts of cannabis). Prohibited was anything involuntary that could harm a third party. Ross was not convicted of selling drugs or illegal items himself, but was held responsible for what others sold on the site.

3,199 days in prison First-time offender All non-violent charges Two life sentences + 40 years without paroleRoss Ulbricht is condemned to die in prison for creating an e-commerce website called Silk Road. An entrepreneur passionate about free markets and privacy, he was 26 when he made the site. He was never prosecuted for causing harm or bodily injury and no victim was named at trial.Users of Silk Road chose to exchange a variety of goods, both legal and illegal, including drugs (most commonly small amounts of cannabis). Prohibited was anything involuntary that could harm a third party.Ross was not convicted of selling drugs or illegal items himself, but was held responsible for what others sold on the site.

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In this episode we talk with Lynn Ulbricht, a strong, lovely and persistent mother, fighting for the freedom of her son, Ross Ulbricht, from the wrongful conviction connected to Silk Road. Listen in to hear all the details around SILK ROAD and how the US government, in an obvious move to make Bitcoin correlated with criminal activity, made an example of Ross Ulbricht by sentencing him to 2 LIFE Sentences plus 40 years. If you want to be a part of the FREE ROSS movement and would like to add your signature to their petition please click the link below: https://www.change.org/p/clemency-for-ross-ulbricht-condemned-to-die-in-prison-for-a-website?hp= (https://www.change.org/p/clemency-for-ross-ulbricht-condemned-to-die-in-prison-for-a-website?hp=) And if you'd like more information about Ross, Silk Road, the FREE ROSS movement and how you can donate or get involved click below: https://freeross.org/ (https://freeross.org/)

Episode 19: Show Notes.Most of the NorCal and Shill episodes are centered around NorCal asking the guests all the questions… Tune in today to hear Jack Dille, Szns co-founder, DJ, and artist turn the tables on NorCal with some impossible questions! We start the conversation with some standard questions put to Jack about why he uses a hardware wallet, and how he entered the world of NFTs. We find out why NFTs were underestimated at the start of the bitcoin trend, and how they have come into their own. Jack and NorCal describe opportunities that they have missed that they most regret, and the internal debate around when to stop minting. We also hear how artists are using art to fund science and conservation, and how NFTs are involved in the Free Ross petition. Finally, Jack puts the spotlight on NorCal and we discover what animal he would be and why, and why he thinks he's had the success he has. Don't miss out on another fun episode of NorCal and Shill! Key Points From This Episode:●   An introduction to Jack Dille: Szns co-founder, artist, and DJ. ●   Why Jack has a hardware wallet and how it gave him peace of mind. ●   The bugs in hardware wallets and why NorCal and Jack won't be the solution. ●   The benefits of a Ledger.●   What motivated NorCal to come back from holiday a day early!●   Jack's entry into the world of NFTs. ●   Why NFTs was the right train to be on: exceeding everyone's expectations. ●   The regrets that Jack and NorCal have over opportunities missed. ●   Where the NFT and the political activism worlds overlap: the Free Ross petition.●   Jack's introduction to art as a child and how he got into the world of technology. ●   How time and effort are the only ways to get ahead as an artist, and the benefit of experience. ●   Why Jack would want to be a seabird, and NorCal and Jack's shared love of the ocean. ●   How artists are using art to fund science. ●   Jack's favorite food (burritos) and why NorCal has to taste Reuben sandwiches everywhere he goes. ●   Paying with your time: the importance of loving what you do. ●   Jack's advice to new artists in the NFT space: start collecting to build a community!●   Where Jack would love to live, from New York to Barcelona. ●   Understanding Jack's new project: the Dow factory, Szns. ●   Getting to know NorCal: how he got started in the world of NFTs, his tips on gaining a Twitter following, and his favorite type of art. Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Jack Dille on Linktr.eeJack Dille on TwitterSzns.ioThe Free Ross petitionNorCal and Shill on Twitter

In this final episode the Reverend and the Reprobate take you from the arrest to the conviction of Ross Ulbricht, the creator of the deep web market place "The Silk Road". While dirty agents scramble to erase evidence of their crimes, the laptop of a Dread Pirate Roberts will disappear for hours returning from the bungled hands of a federal agents with corrupted data and a massacred hard drive. Evidence will be withheld, witnesses will be muzzled and you will be left to answer the question...does Ross Ulbricht deserve the sentence he was given? To start the story from the beginning: https://apple.co/37pLj2p To hear the Rev and Rep Interview Ross Ulbricht's mom: https://apple.co/37qCIg4 To Sign the Petition to Free Ross: https://freeross.org/ More from the Rev and Rep: https://reverendandreprobate.com/

In the penultimate episode of the Rev and Rep Investigates, the Reverend and the Reprobate look at the sordid circumstances surrounding the arrest of Ross Ulbricht. Under pressure from the US Attorney did the government get their guy? Or did they just get a guy? Catch up on the past episodes: EP1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reverend-and-the-reprobate/id1525591938?i=1000530218681 EP2: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reverend-and-the-reprobate/id1525591938?i=1000530596077 EP3: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reverend-and-the-reprobate/id1525591938?i=1000530920355 To sign the petition to Free Ross: https://freeross.org/ More from the Rev and Rep: https://reverendandreprobate.com/

The Reverend and the Reprobate with special guest Mike Rhyner, sit down with Lyn Ulbricht from FreeRoss.org to talk about the curious circumstances concerning the arrest and sentencing of Ross Ulbricht. Lyn tells the Rev and Rep how Ross has handled the COVID pandemic, what it's like to be the mother of a child serving two life sentences plus forty years, and how she is keeping her family together in the midst of it. Special guest Mike Rhyner adds insight and perspective on the case and the interview as Lyn's story is told a way you have never heard before. To Sign the Petition to Free Ross: https://freeross.org/ To hear Ross at the Bitcoin Conference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3V_SkLxgQjQ Want to know the full story, check out the Rev and Rep Investigates: https://apple.co/3jIjWXh More from the Reverend and the Reprobate: Rev and Rep Linktr.ee (all the show links can be found below) https://linktr.ee/revreppodcast

Political Prisoner Ross Ulbricht Speaks from Prison for the First Time #FreeRoss www.theconsciousresistance.com/ The Conscious Resistance is the moment you recognize that being free goes deeper than just seeing the problems in the political arena. Consciously Resisting means being willing to engage in self-reflection, and pursuing knowledge of the self. Without knowing our own doubts, hopes, fears, dreams, insecurities and strengths we can not truly know what freedom means to us as an individual. To become conscious, and aware of ones actions is one of the most important steps towards claiming your own freedom. Motto: “Leading by example and helping others in their pursuit of Freedom.” The Conscious Resistance Network is an independent media organization focused on empowering individuals through education, philosophy, health, and community organizing. We work to create a world where corporate and state power does not rule over the lives of free human beings. Originally this site and the name revolved around the work of community activist Derrick Broze. However, in November 2013 Derrick and Neil Radimaker relaunched the The Conscious Resistance Network. TCRN aims to be a unique network of entertaining internet broadcasts featuring music videos, how to videos, gardening tips, discussions on current events, Anarchy, community organizing, and many other ideas we are currently working on.' Audio taken from: lbry.tv/@theconsciousresistan…...-487101709114902:e

Lyn Ulbricht comes on to share with us the story of her son, Ross Ulbricht, who is currently serving double life sentences (plus 40 years) for designing a web site. We talk about her and her son's faith and their struggle with the abusive american legal system. Please listen and share this episode with everybody you know. Also visit https://freeross.org/ to learn more and sign the petition to FREE ROSS ULBRICHT! Follow Lyn Ulbricht on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lyn.lacavaulbricht/ Follow Ross Ulbricht on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Free_Ross --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unshackledliberty/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unshackledliberty/support

Hello my HODLER's!! Thank you ALL for continuing to follow me and the interviews and messages I have around crypto and the world in general! In this episode we talk with Lynn Ulbritch, a strong, lovely and persistent mother, fighting for the freedom of her son, Ross Ulbritch, from the wrongful conviction connected to Silk Road. Listen in to hear all the details around SILK ROAD and how the US government, in an obvious move to make Bitcoin correlated with criminal activity, made an example of Ross Ulbritch by sentencing him to 2 LIFE Sentences plus 40 years. If you want to be a part of the FREE ROSS movement and would like to add your signature to their petition please click the link below: https://www.change.org/p/president-of-the-united-states-clemency-for-ross-ulbricht-serving-double-life-for-a-website And if you'd like more information about Ross, Silk Road, the FREE ROSS movement and how you can donate or get involved click below: https://freeross.org/ Thank you all again for joining me on this podcast! Please like, subscribe, review, message, share, and all that other good stuff! Join us weekly for more to come!!! www.linktr.ee/otogomes --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/otogomes/message

Part 2 of our series meeting the hackers of the 2019 Wyohackathon in Laramie Wyoming. I talk with George Weiksner of Pocket Full Of Quarters, Theo Goodman & Jaron Hinds of Elevated Games and Aron Anderson from XDAI.io . This rounds out the event and I can't recomend enough to check the Wyohackathon 2020 next time around. Sponsored by http://SaltLending.com and http://Epic.Tech Also please check out this event if you're in Dallas Texas on Oct. 17th for http://FreeRoss.org https://www.facebook.com/events/693574237788303/?action_history=%22[%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22messaging%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22attachment%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra_data%5C%22%3A%7B%7D%7D]%22

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Ross Ulbricht, the founder of Silk Road, an online Bitcoin-based marketplace, was arrested in 2013. The authorities primarily targeted him due to the actions of Silk Road's users, who frequently utilized the site for drug transactions. Ulbricht was eventually sentenced to life in prison, highlighting potentially severe problems in the justice system. The case touches many issues, ranging from drug policy to privacy rights to unfair sentencing.  In this episode, I spoke with Ross' mother, Lyn. We discussed the case, her son's imprisonment, and how the government is overstepping its bounds. You can learn more about the case and its implications at FreeRoss.org. ---- How you can support TDC: https://thedrugclassroom.com/support/ ---- Music credit: Lee Rosevere (BY)

Secession is in the news again, and more than just Catalonia. Why is this good news? What's in the News with stories on a new libertarian country idea, police union outrage, Free Ross news, Equifax gets a government contract, Bill Weld shows his true colors, and body camera footage kept in the dark. Also, a Statists Gonna State segment on guns in America and a Herding Cats segment on two upcoming libertarian events. This episode is brought to you by Tom Woods's Liberty Classroom, helping you to become a smarter and more informed libertarian than ever before, for just 24 cents a day. WHAT'S RUSTLING MY JIMMIES After Brexit, there have been several secession movements pop up and several have actually made strides at breaking off from other countries. Sure, you've seen the news and the videos about the independence efforts in Catalonia, but have you heard about the recent movements in Cameroon and Kurdistan? Let's talk secession! WHAT'S IN THE NEWS In the new world news, Bitcoin Jesus, Roger Ver, is partnering with Olivier Janssens to create a new country, the world's first sovereign voluntaryist country. They have titled the project Free Society, and are looking to join forces with a willing government and purchase the territory from them. According to Jansenns, they have amassed over $100,000,000 dollars to create the country. In cockroaches hate the light news, the head of the Salt Lake Police Association has watched the country's outrage over the videos showing a nurse getting arrested for refusing to draw a man's blood without a warrant and has decided the correct response is to complain that the public got to see what its officers did. As an aside, sadly, William Gray, the truck driver who nurse Wubbels was protecting in this incident dies from the injuries he suffered in the crash. In Free Ross news, Ross Ulbricht has surrendered his claim to 144,336 BitCoins, or what amounts to $48 million to the Federal government through their civil asset forfeiture program. In I couldn't make this shit up news, the IRS will pay Equifax $7.25 million to verify taxpayer identities and help prevent fraud under a no-bid contract issued last week, even as lawmakers lash the embattled company about a massive security breach that exposed personal information of as many as 145.5 million Americans. In I told you so news, lifetime member of the Libertarian Party and the OG libertarian (according to Gary Johnson anyway) Bill Weld will be heading up a big fundraising event in Cambridge, MA for... the state Republican Party. And he is throwing his support to GOP US Senate candidate Beth Lindstrom and Governor Charlie Baker in the 2018 election. He will join Baker, Mitt Romney, and Jane Swift as the featured draw by the state Republican Party, which is looking to use its former leaders to raise money. In watching the watchers news, North Carolina lawmakers have made is much more difficult to investigate our rulers by passing a bill exempting body camera footage from public records requests. The law put law enforcement agencies and judges in charge of deciding what footage may be released. STATISTS GONNA STATE As you're all aware, there was another horrific mass shooting recently, this time in Las Vegas that took the lives of 59 people. I honestly have no desire to go over the specifics of this situation because there are plenty of shows that have discussed it and there is so much news out about it. However, as usual, there were immediate calls for banning guns when this happened.  Hillary Clinton blamed silencers yet no silencers were used. Everyone screamed to ban automatic rifles although those have been banned for decades and there also was no automatic weapon used in this case. Washington state is proposing a bill that would ban most purchases of military-style weapons — such as semi-automatic AR-15 rifles — and outlaw large capacity magazines. Magazines would be limited to 10 rounds of ammunition or less. Even in New Hampshire, a Democratic representative is calling for banning bump stocks.  So, let's look at some hard facts about guns in America. HERDING CATS Two awesome liberty events are coming up in February almost back to back, including one of my favorite liberty events of the year.