I am at a loss as to why the Bitcoin community seems to be leaning towards Trump (or at least that is my feeling). I was under the impression that Bitcoiners are quite sophisticated people and can see through bullship, so it is puzzling to me. Please help me understand.
I have voted only one time in my life and regret that decision (long long time ago :)). Since that have never voted in any elections. Think of it what you will, but I have not seen one person that would enchant me so much that I'd change my principle and be bothered to go out and vote.
That is why I am so intrigued by the current hate/love situation around Trump and especially in the Bitcoin community.
From what I have gathered, this is my summary of him. Trump will say anything as long as it gets him votes (so do most politicians), but his is just so plain to read. He cares not a tiny bit about anyone but himself and maybe his family (and that is questionable). So, you cannot believe anything that comes out of that guy's mouth. He has conflict of interest all over the place and wants to rule with his faimly like a king (as we saw).
On one hand, it was nice that Bitcoin was in the spotlight when he spoke at the Nashville conference, but to be honest, RFK's speech was much better in terms of appearing that he has at least some understanding what Bitcoin is. Trump was there just because one of his clever advisors told him this one issue voter community is hungry for acceptance, so with a few wisely spoken gimmicks (like firing Gary), you'll be their hero. And people there actually clapped and cheered, I don't get it.
Plus his NFT money making machine is not even on Bitcoin.
Let's assume, he will do all those things he talked about, yes, it helps bitcoin, but there is much more to being a president than just supporting Bitcoin and this guy just appears as a terrible human being (and he is not even hiding it).
Don't get me wrong, I agree with his Bitcoin statements, but just cannot wrap my mind around why this would be the candidate that makes it all better. The world is much bigger and more complex than just Bitcoin, so voting for someone just because he appears to be supportive of the area I am in, seems very nearsighted.
Thanks for reading and keep on living.
What about Kamala changing her position on fracking? That is just so plain to read