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Re:Bitcoin Is Time by UncleMeat on Tuesday March 02, 2021 @12:10PM (#26317551)
Alcohol didn't apparently threaten to end the authority of the state.
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Re:Bitcoin Is Time by Ancapistani on Tuesday March 02, 2021 @12:54PM (#26318111)
I'd actually argue that it was more of a threat to the authority of the state than Bitcoin is today. The widespread disregard of Prohibition lead directly to its repeal. Defying the state in one aspect of your life leads to defiance in other aspects.
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Re:Bitcoin Is Time by almost_usual on Tuesday March 02, 2021 @12:57PM (#26318166)
Alcohol distribution was also controlled by violent criminals who you guessed it, had a strong physical force.
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Re:Bitcoin Is Time by UncleMeat on Tuesday March 02, 2021 @01:25PM (#26318546)
> I'd actually argue that it was more of a threat to the authority of the state than Bitcoin is today.

If that is the case, then BTC certainly isn't going to end the US military.

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