Topic: Poll: Political Affiliation of Bitcoiners - page 2. (Read 1597 times)
You know these polls are too simplistic. I would say I'm more socially liberal but fiscally conservative but I have some libertarian views as well. So it's really all about labels and that's what the press and gov. and rhetoric do to people, instead of you thinking about each issue and trying to come to a conclusion.
I voted Liberal.
Most rich countries are rich because of well run states that have separation of powers and legal systems that protect property rights. The very rich countries also have governments that invest hugely in pure research that seeds the innovation for private entrepreneurs. The jet engine, computer chip and the internet are fine examples of this. In theory they could have been done privately but in practice governments put the seed money in and thus made sure their countries were richer.
I know some think Bitcoin is a threat to this. Every time it comes up, we get the same "Bitcoin can't be taxed" vs. "Bitcoin can be taxed just like cash" discussion.
Most rich countries are rich because of well run states that have separation of powers and legal systems that protect property rights. The very rich countries also have governments that invest hugely in pure research that seeds the innovation for private entrepreneurs. The jet engine, computer chip and the internet are fine examples of this. In theory they could have been done privately but in practice governments put the seed money in and thus made sure their countries were richer.
I know some think Bitcoin is a threat to this. Every time it comes up, we get the same "Bitcoin can't be taxed" vs. "Bitcoin can be taxed just like cash" discussion.
I burst out laughing at your extremely simplified poll 
Also, are you talking about real liberals? Or the fake ones made up by neo-conservative propaganda?
Here's where I stand as 'You': http://www.politicalcompass.org/crowdchart.php?showform=&Mitt+Romney=7.0%2C6.5&Barack+Obama=6.0%2C6.0&Virgil+Goode=9.0%2C9.0&Gary+Johnson=9.5%2C0.0&Rocky+Anderson=4.5%2C-2.0&Jill+Stein=-3.0%2C-3.0&Stewart+Alexander=-5.0%2C-2.0&You=2.62,-7.49
Also, are you talking about real liberals? Or the fake ones made up by neo-conservative propaganda?Here's where I stand as 'You': http://www.politicalcompass.org/crowdchart.php?showform=&Mitt+Romney=7.0%2C6.5&Barack+Obama=6.0%2C6.0&Virgil+Goode=9.0%2C9.0&Gary+Johnson=9.5%2C0.0&Rocky+Anderson=4.5%2C-2.0&Jill+Stein=-3.0%2C-3.0&Stewart+Alexander=-5.0%2C-2.0&You=2.62,-7.49
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No "anarchist" option? I support bitcoin because it's truly free. Transparency, potential for anonymity, no central authority, no coercion. Maybe most importantly, it's interesting. Modern central-bank fiat is interesting too, if you actually learn how it works, but interesting in a depressing/infuriating way. Bitcoin is the opposite.
Libertarian Socialism is considered Anarchism, so vote Libertarian instead.
So 11 for tyranny and 17 against right now...
i'm definitely not conservative.. i like some liberal things as well as libertarian, but i can't really say that i would identify with one group over the other. both have drawbacks to me..
MFW liberals and conservatives are neck to neck 
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Some new options could have been added, such as Anarcho-Libertarians. 
What about crypto cypher punk anarcho liberalifundies?
Just use the poll as it is sheesh.
The poll could have been a bit more refined. We all know that the vast majority of the Bitcoiners are libertarians. So dividing Libertarians further would have been a good idea. Some new options could have been added, such as Anarcho-Libertarians.
No "anarchist" option? I support bitcoin because it's truly free. Transparency, potential for anonymity, no central authority, no coercion. Maybe most importantly, it's interesting. Modern central-bank fiat is interesting too, if you actually learn how it works, but interesting in a depressing/infuriating way. Bitcoin is the opposite.
I am a small 'l' liberal. That doesn't mean I am not concerned about 'bail in' and what happened in Cypress.
Don't confuse a desire to help out poor people even if it means higher taxes (I earn enough to make a contribution to others) with a tolerance for bad governance.
For me bitcoins are part of a diversified portfolio. I don't believe it will replace fiat but I have no intention of being caught out if it does (I have been wrong before).
More importantly, technology is politically agnostic. It may have come from the crypto anarchist movement but I think we all recognise that this is potentially bigger than what has traditionally been a very small subset of society. (I had never heard of crypto anarchy until I learn about Bitcoin).
Don't confuse a desire to help out poor people even if it means higher taxes (I earn enough to make a contribution to others) with a tolerance for bad governance.
For me bitcoins are part of a diversified portfolio. I don't believe it will replace fiat but I have no intention of being caught out if it does (I have been wrong before).
More importantly, technology is politically agnostic. It may have come from the crypto anarchist movement but I think we all recognise that this is potentially bigger than what has traditionally been a very small subset of society. (I had never heard of crypto anarchy until I learn about Bitcoin).
I've been wondering about this for awhile. Bitcoin is often marketed as a project backed by the enthusiasm of its libertarian supporters, but the more I talk to people on the streets and read posts from members of this forum and reddit, I get the impression that many bitcoiners are liberals?
This doesn't really make sense to me, given that liberals tend to prefer larger government and taxation. What is the political breakdown of this forum, and if liberal, can you help me explain why you support bitcoin?
This doesn't really make sense to me, given that liberals tend to prefer larger government and taxation. What is the political breakdown of this forum, and if liberal, can you help me explain why you support bitcoin?
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