freeborn | ἐλεύθερος | 8r0gwg

Christian, Husband, Father.
Confessionally Reformed catholic/Presbyterian.
Austro-Libertarian. Anti-woke.
#Bitcoin #Nostrich #Liberty #2K
since 778676 | 2023-02-28

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Last Notes

2026-02-03 03:58:12 UTC

GN 🤙
😴

2026-02-03 03:56:44 UTC

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I think about these questions a lot. Also unsure long-term.

2026-02-03 03:52:08 UTC

Needed a break from the zionist reading list.
#NowReading Samuel Bolton, _[The True Bounds of Christian Freedom](https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/christian-living/the-true-bounds-of-christian-freedom/)_ (1645)
#bookstr

2026-02-03 03:44:36 UTC

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I just ignore everything and live in the woods

2026-02-03 02:10:22 UTC

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Ok - that's what I thought I was doing, I've barely changed that option since I started #nostr - so you're saying I should pick what, "All Follows" or "All User Follows" or "Default Follow List"? Not really sure what all these are now
Mind sharing where "Chat-Friends" came from?

2026-02-03 02:05:17 UTC

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...Amber just wasn't connecting to any relays; once it did, it signed the 'remove' event and it removed this npub
maybe this is dumb but I would rather not have multiple lists to manage - follow list, block/mute list, done. Either way, this particular problem seems to be solved. TY

2026-02-03 02:00:24 UTC

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...OK evidently there's a new "lists" thing and I had a "Chat-Friends" with "private members" (that looks like it was my full follow list and this certain npub was in that list. Tried to remove it and it crashed Amber...so...? the fun continues

2026-02-03 01:57:35 UTC

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I am not that sophistimicated...one list, I think

2026-02-03 01:56:13 UTC

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...also tried re-following and then re-un-following, to no avail

2026-02-03 01:54:56 UTC

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Deleted cache and force-stopped. Neither worked. Certain npub's page has both the 'following' indicator AND a 'follow' button (which should be 'unfollow' if I am following)
Appreciate your help, ser 🤙

2026-02-03 01:04:40 UTC

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clawdrot

2026-02-03 01:03:54 UTC

'Austrian' theory is (IMHO) correct, but man, it's a rough ride sometimes.
cue Chris Cornell, "Patience'

2026-02-03 00:56:33 UTC

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Male counselor to him: "bro, I get it"
vs
Female counselor to her: "I know gurll, why are they like that?"
just have dinner with a wiser couple you know, trust, and respect. Avoid the ganging-up-on that is bound to happen.

2026-02-03 00:12:54 UTC

Exactly how my gramma would cuss
#nevent1q…vth5

2026-02-02 23:45:17 UTC

...does #amethyst cache my follow list? People I've unfollowed, whom I cannot unfollow via the app (since I have already unfollowed them) are still showing up on/in my feed
@nprofile…2lxp do I need to clear my cache or something?

2026-02-02 23:36:16 UTC

WOTD:
# bloviate
verb
blo·vi·ate ˈblō-vē-ˌāt
bloviated; bloviating
intransitive verb
: to speak or write verbosely and windily
pundits bloviating on the radio
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bloviate

2026-02-02 22:21:29 UTC

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"You're really wrecking my vibe here, Jeff. Can you _please_ get off me?"

2026-02-02 21:08:34 UTC

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Massie, always 'over the target'

2026-02-02 20:39:30 UTC

There is only one Savior and his name is Jesus.

2026-02-02 20:36:51 UTC

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Corbett talked about this - Technocracy, Inc. - in his extended documentaries. I don't remember if it was his WWI or his How/Why Big Oil ones, but--worth a listen.

2026-02-02 20:30:23 UTC

I realized on Friday that my "iceberg is melting."
I need to start preparing now.
The Lord will provide.

2026-02-02 20:10:54 UTC

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why is she with Buster Bluth

2026-02-02 20:08:57 UTC

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Superman wears Chuck Norris underoos

2026-02-02 01:58:56 UTC

> If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.
-- John 8:36

2026-02-01 12:36:59 UTC

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Yep

2026-02-01 04:47:51 UTC

In the book, Dorothy's shoes were silver, not ruby

2026-02-01 04:39:04 UTC

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still a weird analogy either way 😬

2026-02-01 04:22:56 UTC

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So what you're saying is I'm not as dumb as I look? 😂

2026-02-01 04:21:32 UTC

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(JE wrote that bit}

2026-02-01 04:19:30 UTC

can't get stronger without something to push against

2026-02-01 04:13:43 UTC

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yikes man he was on this very early in bitcoin's life how why
gives me the heeby jeebys

2026-02-01 04:08:22 UTC

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Turn off immersive scrolling in app settings

2026-02-01 04:07:21 UTC

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Recently I learned that his biographer Gertrude Himmelfarb was married to father-of-the-neocons Irving Kristol (and thus mother of Bill Kristol), and was a neocon herself, which opened a bit of a rabbit hole
tangled web, that

2026-02-01 04:03:38 UTC

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idk this stuff @nprofile…2lxp but is there 'layering' of graphics/controls? Seems like the new post button isn't actually in front of wnat's displayed behind it

2026-02-01 04:01:35 UTC

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this is what the real ones want to know

2026-02-01 03:58:01 UTC

bitcoin: hey bruv just checking in how's it going
gold: doing OK overall but still really not used to this
bitcoin: I get it, trust me, but remember--you've beaten the paperbois in every single match you've ever fought in all of history and this time will be no different. it simply *cannot* be otherwise. you've got this.
gold: thanks that is true I'll try to remember that. hey, I think we should check in on little Ag he thought 'this was the big one' for him, I hadn't seen him this excited since the Wizard of Oz came out (but then Bryant took on the Scopes trial and we know how that went)
bitcoin: yeah...I don't envy him but he'll make it too I'm glad you guys got through that spat. resistance breeds strength bruv keep your chin up
#nevent1q…u7al

2026-02-01 03:35:12 UTC

turn off immersive scrolling and this glitch goes away
@nprofile…2lxp
#nevent1q…u5l2

2026-02-01 03:28:30 UTC

#Wordle 1,687 5/6
⬛⬛⬛⬛⬛
🟨🟨⬛⬛⬛
⬛🟩🟨⬛🟩
⬛🟩🟨🟨🟩
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
solo (and it shows 😅)

2026-01-31 06:44:06 UTC

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bitcoin to Ag :
first time? .gif

2026-01-31 05:54:54 UTC

"Lie in our graves" is aural bliss
#nevent1q…6990

2026-01-31 05:26:42 UTC

# 41 cannot be loud enough
#nevent1q…alg0

2026-01-31 05:10:36 UTC

DMB Crash is an absolutely fantastic album.
listen #loud

2026-01-31 04:18:38 UTC

bitcoin: just...zoom out guys, you're actually doing really well
gold: I need to hold on to something
silver: I'm dizzy I might be sick
bitcoin: this is the new normal fellas we're good just focus, it's us against the paperbois
#nevent1q…qpuc

2026-01-31 04:13:40 UTC

silver: ...guys? what's happening
gold: this guy says it's going to be ok come hang with us
bitcoin: hey man it's going to be ok would you like some popcorn?
silver: *whimpers* yes yes I would
#nevent1q…q2ra

2026-01-31 04:10:33 UTC

gold: ...really?
bitcoin: ...yep. you'll be fine.
#nevent1q…pqed

2026-01-31 04:07:05 UTC

I'll see your
> What causes poverty? Nothing. It’s the original state, the default and starting point. The real question is, What causes prosperity? (Per Bylund)
and raise you a
> What causes vice? Nothing. It's the original state, the default and starting point. The real question is, What causes virtue?

2026-01-31 03:17:58 UTC

more fun with [fzf](https://junegunn.github.io/fzf/)...
got [fzf-git.sh](https://github.com/junegunn/fzf-git.sh) incorporated on my #NixOS system, with a #git patch it to remove #tmux (double-control) key-binding conflicts - check it out: [fzf-git.sh examples](https://junegunn.github.io/fzf/examples/git/)
🎆🤓
#bash #linux #fzf #git

2026-01-30 16:43:08 UTC

@nprofile…2lxp
on main feed page new post button is wonky when picture is under the button, or other controls
v1.05.1-PLAY
🤙

2026-01-30 16:37:35 UTC

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Sounds like he saw bitcoins on a tv show once

2026-01-30 13:47:33 UTC

just keep hashing
just keep hashing

2026-01-30 13:19:36 UTC

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*WHAT IT'S
WHAT **IT'S** LIKE
needs moar coffee

2026-01-30 13:18:23 UTC

gold: "...is this what's like?"
bitcoin: "...you'll get used to it, friend."
GM

2026-01-28 22:21:34 UTC

So....why isn't bitcoin already at
one million dollars
?
'Austrian' theory rather demands it, but then again the people, they are not always rational

2026-01-28 22:19:38 UTC

Tell me you're going to massively devalue the USD without telling me you're going to massively devalue the USD.
#nevent1q…nlth

2026-01-28 19:40:55 UTC

Just dug a path to my grill.
Man's gotta eat.
#priorities

2026-01-28 19:39:18 UTC

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yes. I know. But that argument should work with them according to their own principles.

2026-01-28 13:09:42 UTC

Made my case, Magpul relented.
Hey, some of their t-shirts are on sale for $5...that's a steal.
https://magpul.com/apparel/t-shirts.html
GM
#nevent1q…0s5l

2026-01-27 17:03:19 UTC

balmy 15F

2026-01-27 03:38:26 UTC

#Wordle 1,682 5/6
🟨⬛⬛⬛⬛
🟨🟩⬛⬛🟨
⬛🟩🟩🟩⬛
⬛🟩🟩🟩🟩
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
solo

2026-01-26 20:06:33 UTC

Evidently Magpul (one of my favorite brands) doesn't agree with the Constitution nor with SCOTUS that the 2nd Amendment is part of the "supreme law of the land."
They won't sell me a stinking **10-round magazine** because I live in New Jersey.
Utterly ridiculous and (I admit) infuriating.

2026-01-26 19:37:14 UTC

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bro bacon is brain food 🤙

2026-01-26 14:42:22 UTC

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I keep getting this
https://image.nostr.build/cb3852c0a4455f0c88d084a640c72e550b2da3c76bb8717d0f8d0b2036cf806c.png

2026-01-26 14:40:48 UTC

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Mostly vanilla amazon.com - I keep getting "END OF FILE ERROR" and TLS handshake errors (or something). But only on Firefox (I found) and my phone (grapheneOS + vanadium, but only when connected to LAN VPN). Phone connected only to VZW mobile data works just fine.

2026-01-26 13:08:00 UTC

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Nope I'm wrong, never mind

2026-01-26 13:07:07 UTC

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https://image.nostr.build/a7bccae4a78a520ef03a7545de2448bb1e0869f31255e2dee9f8f8e28c156c28.jpg

2026-01-26 13:03:02 UTC

I'm pretty sure Amazon is blocking Proton VPN 😐

2026-01-26 13:01:53 UTC

Try [Proton](https://pr.tn/ref/0FES9KF6)
- 2 wk free trial
- $20 credit for us both if you sign up

2026-01-26 12:59:25 UTC

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Sounds like Alvin Toffler, Future Shock (1984)
https://a.co/d/3jAt13g

2026-01-26 01:35:08 UTC

I actually like that there aren't millions of users on The Nostr.
It's a smaller circle, a tight-knit community.
I've seen the 'story arc' of people discovering a new thing or skill, getting captivated by it, and really growing in it, to giving others advice about it. You actually get to observe people growing in their interests.
You can't do that in a stadium-sized crowd.

2026-01-25 23:18:07 UTC

Premillennial dispensationalism (a.k.a., 'Christian Zionism') is a **theological aberration** and ought to be soundly rejected as such by all Christians.
Otherwise, why not simply grab the Izmel and convert to Judaism? But read [Galatians](https://esv.org/Gal+1) before you do!
#harumph

2026-01-25 23:11:58 UTC

🔥🔥🔥
https://www.lewrockwell.com/2026/01/chuck-baldwin/evangelicals-are-still-fighting-old-covenant-wars/
n.b. - not necessarily promoting his series which I have not watched/heard - just this one fiery-good article

2026-01-25 23:08:26 UTC

To truly understand what separates us, one has to go _much further upstream_ ideologically than today's labels.
Go _ad fontes_, trace the footsteps (i.e., "investigage"), and you'll arrive at the source: metaphysics and eschatology.
**There is no such thing as religious neutrality.**
Either "all is One" or "all is Two" (Creator and his creation). Every other disagreement is downstream from that either-or.

2026-01-25 20:35:11 UTC

6F here 🥶
#nevent1q…4kj6

2026-01-25 20:30:37 UTC

> The view of biblical, Christian theism is _neither_ gnostic _nor_ platonic.
-- Tipton, Theology of Heaven in Hebrews
i.e., both--with all their downstream variants--are counterfeits of the "primordial original."

2026-01-25 20:28:48 UTC

investigating intellectual influences
tracing the tributaries of thought
upstream, upward

2026-01-25 20:12:49 UTC

Free Online Course: Lane G. Tipton, "[The Theology of Heaven in the Book of Hebrews](https://reformedacademy.org/course/theology-of-heaven-in-the-book-of-hebrews)"

2026-01-25 20:01:04 UTC

up to about 10" here - first round of snow-throwing (mostly at the kids) done
why aren't we just calling this a good old-fashioned "blizzard"?
it's just a blizzard

2026-01-25 19:59:30 UTC

Remember those old Windows vs Mac ads?
Edges of the TV screen are like the Overton Window
I love that GNU/Linux isn't even "on the screen"
we outside [the system]

2026-01-25 18:05:17 UTC

#Wordle 1,681 4/6
🟨🟨⬛⬛⬛
⬛🟨⬛🟩⬛
🟩⬛🟩🟩⬛
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
#team

2026-01-25 17:03:13 UTC

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I love it when they start playing with words... 😂

2026-01-25 04:46:23 UTC

...I never dreamed this day would come!
#nevent1q…ne40

2026-01-25 00:19:22 UTC

TIL the expression "balls to the wall" is not actually vulgar, does not qualify for "coarse jesting" -- it means, full speed, full power, 'go max' etc.
https://image.nostr.build/f6f6ae153a7a0798c60b1be86750805a69db66a0118bc4ea012d3054150d52c1.png

2026-01-24 21:46:32 UTC

I was already blown way by ```fzf``` but I've barely scratched the surface...
Stinking _amazing_ tool: [fzf](https://junegunn.github.io/fzf/)
...and mixed with ```fd``` and ```ripgrep-all``` ? 🤯
/ I am such a geek 🤓

2026-01-24 21:37:23 UTC

Scripture is our guide even (especially?) when we don't like what it has to say.
E.g., "[The Case Against Deaconesses](https://tabletalkmagazine.com/article/2024/02/the-case-against-deaconesses/)" by Robert VanDoodward
Stay humble and heed the Word of God... 🤙

2026-01-24 21:27:18 UTC

...prediction jumped to 21" and our Governor issued a state-wide "state of emergency" accordingly [ which has lost its oomph since Covid under Comrade Murphy ].
BATTEN DOWN THE HATCHES, BOYS SHE'S GONNA BLOW
Yeehaw bring it on
#nevent1q…uwz2

2026-01-24 20:46:11 UTC

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I admit I've had the same thought / suspicions..power grid down, prime time for shananigans and malfeasance

2026-01-24 19:57:15 UTC

Going to salt the driveway and walkways before the snow flies
#iykyk
#nevent1q…yfd8

2026-01-24 19:56:39 UTC

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yeah I almost commented on that part too LOL

2026-01-24 19:47:37 UTC

metals "up" + bitcoin "down" = time to trade metals for bitcoin?
https://image.nostr.build/b592c640565a6f14fbc2ff0add7df5d871c108fe1238ea4313b62038d72f1f44.png

2026-01-24 19:37:43 UTC

19" incoming, evidently
😱🥶

2026-01-24 15:03:15 UTC

### What A Friend We Have in Jesus
```
1. What a friend we have in Jesus,
all our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
ev’rything to God in prayer!
O what peace we often forfeit,
O what needless pain we bear,
all because we do not carry
ev’rything to God in prayer.
2. Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged:
take it to the Lord in prayer!
Can we find a friend so faithful,
who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our ev’ry weakness—
take it to the Lord in prayer!
3. Are we weak and heavy-laden,
cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Savior, still our refuge—
take it to the Lord in prayer!
Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?
Take it to the Lord in prayer!
In his arms he’ll take and shield thee;
thou wilt find a solace there.
```
[Trinity Psalter Hymnal # 520](https://www.trinitypsalterhymnal.org/hymns/what-a-friend-we-have-in-jesus/)
End of that first stanza hits. We have a _direct line_ to the High King of the cosmos...why don't we use it more often? (Speaking mostly to myself here.)

2026-01-24 14:03:01 UTC

Bill Burr was right about moisturizing.
GM

2026-01-24 03:19:16 UTC

Option b also includes hunting, but with your progeny
sometimes the most fun choice now is also the best choice in the long run
few
#nevent1q…nmm2

2026-01-24 03:17:14 UTC

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🎯
anti
as in antichrist

2026-01-24 02:28:39 UTC

People think that by garnering "Israel"'s favor, some of that 'special blessing' might rub off on them.
They are looking to that land and that state _instead of Christ_.
Do you know the Greek word for 'instead of'?
#nevent1q…gmt0

2026-01-23 05:34:25 UTC

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GN! 🤜🤛

2026-01-23 05:20:18 UTC

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Dude what the heck - where are you?

2026-01-23 05:06:46 UTC

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OH SNAP you right 🤜🤛
😂

2026-01-23 03:19:12 UTC

"Don't let your desire to do _everything_ prevent you from doing _anything_."
Words to live by.

2026-01-23 03:07:05 UTC

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'Twas always thus
'Twas always thus