My buddy @blewitt got me on steemit, encouraged me to make an introduction post. I never did. After seeing a couple of other people do it. I started to realize, it was kind of a dick move. Figured I’d give you some fun facts about myself:
- Grew up in Jersey (I hate this state)
- I’m a big nerd, love comic books and anything related to them.
- I sell collectibles online for extra cash (I’ve never spent a dollar of any of the money I made online, I always reinvested it, I'm currently in the process of liquidating my entire inventory, I’ve been putting all of my revenue into the stock market)
- I'm pretty big on investing (I’ve got an MA in accounting, so understanding finance comes naturally)
- I used to work in a psychiatric hospital (one of the craziest things I've ever seen, was watching a girl eat a piece of shit)
- I'm married to a Polish girl (hence my affinity for European women, this gave birth to the European Girl Of The Day)
- I'm mostly Italian (my mom is an off the boater & half my dad’s family are off the boaters, I’ve got a love-hate relationship with being Italian, its a beautiful culture, but I often get annoyed by the people, I tell my wife, ”the only thing wrong with Italy, is it's filled with Italians!”
- Up until this last election I considered myself center left, I’ve always been opposed to welfare and I’m extremely fiscally conservative, I aligned more socially with the Democrats until recently (they used to be the party of free speech and anti war). I switched sides politically after Bernie had the nomination stolen from him (I hated Sanders then, just as I do now, it just seemed wrong) I became obsessed with figuring out the truth about politics from that day forward. Becoming a conservative was definitely a process and even lost me a couple of friendships (I'm a blatantly honest person, so calling my leftist and liberal friends idiots may have contributed).
That's all I can think of currently, that's even remotely interesting about me on a surface level. Most of my posts will be political, I'm going to try contributing financial advice eventually (stock tips and the like). If for nothing else, give me a follow just based on the European Girl Of The Day!
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Hi and welcome here! When I started on steemit, my biggest problem was to find interesting people to interact with. So, to help newcomers getting started I created a directory with other interesting and or talented steemians to follow or interact with. Feel free to check it out at https://www.steemiandir.com I am sure it will help you find like-minded people. Enjoy your stay here and do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions!
Thanks, dude will check it out!
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Pleased to meet you. I see you've been here quite a while. We would probably disagree on politics, so let's stick with the geeky stuff.
Lol. He’s sucked me into plenty of battles in the past. These days I just nod and smile while he thinks I’m a moron. 😜
Welcome!
I have had the pleasure of meeting your friend, and I'm glad he didn't talk politics with me 😛
Stock market or crypto market? The former seems doomed to me.
What makes you think the stock market is doomed? I know it isn’t, just curious why you think it is.
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I think it is in trouble longer term, although folks have been saying that for a long time. It's backed by fiat, is the main reason. But as long as the printing press continues regardless, I guess it is safe for now :)
I totally agree the US dollar is fucked long term! Corporations are businesses and are valued as an assets, they are just valued in dollars currently, but they could be valued in any currency even crypto (eventually I think they will be, upon mass adoption after the dollar fails) or even 1 oz. gold coins. Currency is just a means of trade, it’s a shame the fed has depreciated ours, but I expect nothing less from a central bank. That's why I believe the fed needs to be abolished. The fed reserve was instituted by Woodrow Wilson who was basically a raging communist. Economic central planning never works, that’s why the fed and US gov have been responsible for every economic downturn since and including the great depression.
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I actually try to avoid it as much as humanly possible. It’s such a hot button for some. What’s weird is sometimes strangers will pop into the shop and start talking politics, religion, or social issues. I just nod and stay silent.
Matt on the other hand...not the silent type. Lol
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Your step dad has got the whole family here, lol! Your interest align so well with other bloggers/steemians on this platform. Glad to have you here. You mentioned a bit about your investments. Are you líquidating to buy something special?
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We would say better late than never, and i dont know about Jersey so i take your word for it !
But Hello mattyrna
This is not an automated answer its ME and welcome to Steemit.
You are a Steemian now! And your first blog is online. Better late than never, and I'm sure one day we will say those were the very early days of Steemit, so congrats! Whats essential here is regular posting off good quality blogs.
So start writing ! Tell us about your life, passion, animals or your work.
That Will attract possible followers.
Do be carefull with your passwords, they are yours and yours only.
Maybe read my blog https://steemit.com/community/@brittandjosie/4-o-clocky-steem-keys-key-to-your-succes-so-secure-them
Look up the free Steemify app in the Appstore or read this blog https://steemit.com/busy/@exyle/using-steemify-to-stay-up-to-date-about-the-blockchain-like-project-destiny-please-consider-blockbrothers-for-your-witness-vote Thats helpfull too.
Next to Steemify I use Appics and Partiko to post.
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