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As “money,” Bitcoin fulfills essentially none of money’s functions; as “currency,” its massive volatility has made it all but unusable.

Artist Betsy Dovydenas, in paintings and text, shares the story of how she was brainwashed when she joined a bogus church run by a bogus pastor.

LAKELAND – The election is over, more than 60 court cases over ballots have been settled, and a new United States president has been sworn into office – but not before a horrified nation watched as supporters of President Donald Trump, many of them adherents to wild conspiracy theories, attempted a riot at the U.S. Capitol, which led to the deaths of five people. The violent mob that entered the Capitol on Jan. 6 can be heard on videos chanting “Hang Mike Pence!” referring to the U.S. vice president, who did what the constitution required of him by certifying the election re...

This is his in-depth list of traits that help define a cult:  • The group displays excessively zealous and unquestioning commitment to its leader and (whether he is alive or dead) regards his belief system, ideology and practices as the truth, or law.  • Questioning, doubt and dissent are discouraged or even punished.  • Mind-altering practices (such as meditation, chanting, speaking in tongues, denunciation sessions and debilitating work routines) are used in excess and serve to suppress doubts about the group and its leaders.  • The leadership dictates, sometimes in great det...