The intertwining of money and government power has long been the silent arbiter of control, a chain veiled under the guise of stability. The premise that currency should be managed by any singular authority, especially one driven by political motives, is antithetical to both freedom and progress. The role of money, at its core, should be as a universal measure of value, facilitating trade and innovation, not as a lever for control wielded by those in power.
A functioning economy, one truly based on the principles of freedom, cannot tolerate the coercion implicit in a state monopoly on currency. When money becomes a government tool, it ceases to be a reflection of productive effort and instead becomes an instrument of compliance and manipulation. Governments, in such cases, do not create value; they dilute it, inflating away the fruits of individual labour while entrenching their own authority. The inevitable result is a society where wealth is redistributed, not by merit, but by decree, and where freedom is exchanged for security that is as illusory as it is oppressive.
A global economy must transcend borders, allowing individuals to interact and trade on terms of mutual benefit, unhindered by the artificial barriers of national currencies. Competition must extend beyond the market to the very structures that govern it. Let governments compete, not through force or fiat, but through the quality of the environments they cultivate for commerce and innovation. Just as businesses vie for customers, so too should governments vie for citizens, providing infrastructure, security, and freedom in exchange for voluntary participation.
Free speech remains the cornerstone of this vision—a non-negotiable right that safeguards all others. Without the freedom to question, to challenge, and to innovate, no market can thrive, and no society can progress. It is in the free exchange of ideas, as much as in the free exchange of goods, that the future is forged. The suppression of speech, whether through overt censorship or the subtler means of economic coercion, is the hallmark of tyranny. A society that values freedom must defend this right unyieldingly, recognising that it is as vital as the freedom to trade, to innovate, and to live according to one’s own rational judgment.
In this light, the true role of governance is not to dictate or control but to facilitate a framework where individuals, and by extension economies, can thrive.
The state, if it is to exist at all, should serve only as a guardian of rights and a provider of competitive services. Anything beyond this is a betrayal of the very principles that underpin human progress and liberty.
The truth behind the state’s obsession with controlling its own money lies in its aversion to accountability. If money were universal, easily measured, and globally comparable, it would provide a clear, unflinching lens through which the performance of governments could be scrutinised. Every policy decision, every fiscal misstep, would stand exposed under the stark light of objective analysis.
This is precisely what those in power seek to avoid. A system of transparent, measurable value would allow citizens to directly compare the economic health of their nation against others. Inflation, debt, and the real cost of government inefficiency would be impossible to obscure. The illusion of prosperity, so carefully constructed through manipulation of national currencies, would crumble.
By maintaining their own monetary systems—opaque, variable, and subject to endless tinkering (like BTC Core)—governments retain a critical tool of obfuscation.
They can shift blame, hide their failures, and redistribute wealth without clear public consent. Transparency is the enemy of power that relies on illusion, and a global, objective standard of value would strip away that illusion, leaving only the bare truth of governance laid open for all to see.
S. Tominaga AKA CSW
Nov 18, 2024
https://x.com/CsTominaga/status/1858346336615383088?t=-ZH89Sut9UHXYvKEFLT8Nw&s=19
https://t.me/S_Tominaga/2106
A functioning economy, one truly based on the principles of freedom, cannot tolerate the coercion implicit in a state monopoly on currency. When money becomes a government tool, it ceases to be a reflection of productive effort and instead becomes an instrument of compliance and manipulation. Governments, in such cases, do not create value; they dilute it, inflating away the fruits of individual labour while entrenching their own authority. The inevitable result is a society where wealth is redistributed, not by merit, but by decree, and where freedom is exchanged for security that is as illusory as it is oppressive.
A global economy must transcend borders, allowing individuals to interact and trade on terms of mutual benefit, unhindered by the artificial barriers of national currencies. Competition must extend beyond the market to the very structures that govern it. Let governments compete, not through force or fiat, but through the quality of the environments they cultivate for commerce and innovation. Just as businesses vie for customers, so too should governments vie for citizens, providing infrastructure, security, and freedom in exchange for voluntary participation.
Free speech remains the cornerstone of this vision—a non-negotiable right that safeguards all others. Without the freedom to question, to challenge, and to innovate, no market can thrive, and no society can progress. It is in the free exchange of ideas, as much as in the free exchange of goods, that the future is forged. The suppression of speech, whether through overt censorship or the subtler means of economic coercion, is the hallmark of tyranny. A society that values freedom must defend this right unyieldingly, recognising that it is as vital as the freedom to trade, to innovate, and to live according to one’s own rational judgment.
In this light, the true role of governance is not to dictate or control but to facilitate a framework where individuals, and by extension economies, can thrive.
The state, if it is to exist at all, should serve only as a guardian of rights and a provider of competitive services. Anything beyond this is a betrayal of the very principles that underpin human progress and liberty.
The truth behind the state’s obsession with controlling its own money lies in its aversion to accountability. If money were universal, easily measured, and globally comparable, it would provide a clear, unflinching lens through which the performance of governments could be scrutinised. Every policy decision, every fiscal misstep, would stand exposed under the stark light of objective analysis.
This is precisely what those in power seek to avoid. A system of transparent, measurable value would allow citizens to directly compare the economic health of their nation against others. Inflation, debt, and the real cost of government inefficiency would be impossible to obscure. The illusion of prosperity, so carefully constructed through manipulation of national currencies, would crumble.
By maintaining their own monetary systems—opaque, variable, and subject to endless tinkering (like BTC Core)—governments retain a critical tool of obfuscation.
They can shift blame, hide their failures, and redistribute wealth without clear public consent. Transparency is the enemy of power that relies on illusion, and a global, objective standard of value would strip away that illusion, leaving only the bare truth of governance laid open for all to see.
S. Tominaga AKA CSW
Nov 18, 2024
https://x.com/CsTominaga/status/1858346336615383088?t=-ZH89Sut9UHXYvKEFLT8Nw&s=19
https://t.me/S_Tominaga/2106
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