The more I look around at how things are in this insane society, the more obvious it becomes that we're living in a dystopian sci-fi novel or a really messed up version of the Matrix. I am seeing that now as more of a survival manual than a movie. With companies like Palantir embedding themselves deeper into the government machine, building out AI-powered databases on every American, it's starting to feel like privacy is becoming a forgotten myth.
This isn't just data collection anymore. It's turning into a full-blown surveillance system, and most people don't even realize how bad it's gotten. The bigger problem is, PEOPLE ARE OKAY WITH IT. They think they have nothing to hide, until they do! Not only that, they continue to feed it their data! This dude is over it and it's time I really took my stand and begin my real exit from the system! It's been a long time coming.
Fair warning, the rest of this post may contain some swear words. If that offends you, well, you should fuck off now, haha. This post is going to get a little raw...
Choosing Agorism Over Compliance
As someone who believes deeply in freedom and privacy, the entire geopolitical and economical landscape has pushed me further down the agorist path, yeah, I found a better word than anarchist, haha. I'm not trying to change the system anymore. Instead, I'm focused on exiting it, slowly but surely, but quicker the better. That means stripping away anything that puts me in their line of sight. I've cut out most social media from my life and stuck with Hive (for now), since it's one of the few platforms out there where I still feel like I have control over my data and a sense of community. Everything else is just a bunch of noise and surveillance traps. I am having to keep Instagram going because of my FPV drone community, but my activity there and the data I give it is scarce.
I have killed all bank accounts and credit cards. Done. The only dollars I will spend will be in the form of cash that I earn for trading our family hedge fund. I take my 15% in cash only and call it a day. This keeps me from having to spend my crypto for daily expenses, and let's me stack up to buy things I need like more solar power, and computers to mine more XMR! If I need to spend some crypto, I will be trying to use businesses that accept it directly, if not, well, there are gift cards and pre-paid visa cards that do the trick nicely.
Next step is to change my phone number, that one is taking a bit because our lives have been so intertwined with our phone numbers. But it will happen sooner than later. Hell, if I can just get away with a data only esim, paid for with crypto, that's even better! My only problem with not having an actual phone number is getting ahold of people like my 88 year old grandmother, or her getting ahold of me if she needs me. But other than that, I am ready to ditch the digits, get it, haha!
The Crypto Space Sold Out
This whole mindset has bled into how I handle money too. Well, that all started in 2017 when I finally entered the crypto space after losing everything to Hurricane Irma and the government investigating me for fraud... That's a whole other story... Needless to say, I am on a few lists. But back to my point, most of the crypto world has completely lost the plot. It used to be about freedom, about breaking away from centralized banks and governments. But that has all changed thanks to the moronic 'number-go-up' cult that is around today.
Now this space is filled with people chasing the next pump on stupid shit like Fartcoin and bowing to the FED and regulators just to keep their bags pumping in fiat terms. It’s honestly fucking disgusting and makes me want to puke when I think about how easily people gave up the original narrative. The idea of “freedom money” has been turned into nothing but another financial casino and government surveillance tool, and the people are cheering for it. Well, I simply say, fuck you. That's not what I am in this space for! Give me liberty, or give me death! And I have a shit ton of bullets to sling from my AR-15s, so it won't be my death, lol, so I guess I am choosing liberty!
Why I Chose to Focus on Monero
All of this is why I’ve gone all in on Monero. I have been a big believer in Monero since I discovered it in 2018. It's private by default, and it's one of the last coins that actually lives up to the original promise of crypto. No chain analysis company can touch it, and no government can trace or freeze your funds. It’s real money for real people who care about privacy. It's ASIC resistant, which means anyone with a CPU can mine it. That’s why my solar-powered mining rigs are dedicated to Monero. Every watt of sun power I can harness is going toward mining and transacting in a way that lets me stay off their radar.
Bitcoin Isn’t the Answer Anymore
I don’t trust Bitcoin anymore. Yeah, it’s still somewhat decentralized, although that is debatable, and is still important in the big picture, but it's also one of the most traceable networks out there. Combine that with KYC exchanges and regulated stablecoins, and you’ve got a perfect setup for financial surveillance. Who needs a CBDC? The second they connect your wallet to your identity, they own you. They don’t even have to seize your funds. They can just blacklist you or show up at your door with a warrant. This dude is not playing that fucking game, nope.
Now with all these corporations building BTC treasuries and governments creating strategic reserves, it's completely lost the plot and will be able to be confiscated. Hell just look at the law California is passing to be able to take unused crypto off exchanges as unused asset forfeiture. Again... FUCK THAT SHIT IN THE ASS! Not your keys, not your coins! Stop listening to Saylor and his FED planted ass!
It blows my mind how easily people are giving up their freedom. Especially in the crypto space, where we were supposed to be rebels. Instead, most folks bent the knee to the system for a little convenience or social clout. That’s not this dude. I didn’t get into crypto to become part of some sanitized Web3 version of Wall Street. I got into this to opt out of the bullshit made-up-as-we-go system that does nothing but steal from the people and make the rich richer.
Stacking Metals and Building Freedom
Outside of crypto, I'm also investing heavily in physical assets that can't be tracked or frozen. Silver and gold are timeless stores of value, and they’ve served as real money for thousands of years. I stack as much as I can. Same goes for solar panels, batteries, bullets, and tools that help me build out and protect my homestead. The goal is simple... Self-sufficiency. I want to eat from my land, power my life with the sun, and live as free as I possibly can in a society that is going the opposite direction. Is that so much to ask? Basically I just want to be left the fuck alone.
Health Before Wealth
Another big part of this whole “leaving the system” mindset is realizing that my health HAS TO comes first. What good is stacking monetary wealth if I’m too sick and broken down to enjoy any of it? So I’ve made a shift. I’m focusing hard on growing real food in the garden, you know, stuff that actually fuels the body instead of poisoning it like most of the garbage in the grocery store. Until my garden, fruit trees, and hens are popping off enough to handle most of my needs, I’m going straight to the source and buying from local farmers and markets. I want my money supporting people growing clean, nutrient-rich food, not some faceless corporation selling lab-made sludge disguised as nutrition.
On top of that, I’ve made a personal commitment to get my body back in shape. I’ve been too sedentary for too long and I’m not okay with that anymore. I want to be a sexy strong gorilla, not a weak fat one, haha. That means regular workouts, even if it’s just some calisthenics, hiking around the land, or doing some physical farm work. I’m also using AI to help craft a diet and fitness plan tailored to my body, so I know I’m not just guessing. Because if the man ever comes knocking, you either need to be able to fight or run. I plan on being able to do both. Already seeing changes too! Definitely starting to feel stronger and my energy levels are starting to hold up better.
One Step at a Time
So that's where I'm at with life in this fucked up society that has been built to control us, otherwise known as the Matrix. I’m not saying it’s an easy journey, but it’s worth it. People are going to think you are crazy, and the reality is, they are the crazy ones, so take that in stride. You have to do what is right for YOU and your family of course! If you're feeling the same pressure from the system and want to push back, then start with one step. Leave the system a little bit at a time. You'll be surprised how much peace there is on the other side.
Until next time...
Be cool, be real, and always abide with you my dudes!
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