I'd rather we just stop funding, but at least there's some restrictions imposed here.
I'm completely against financial systems controlled by governments, but to me there's some silver lining here.
The more the US attempts sanctions like this the more people will work to abandon legacy government controlled systems. And, if sanctions are gonna target anyone, I suppose settler opportunists like these are a good target.
Fine, but they can still sell it for a lump sum and rent. Thus it truly is like retirement savings.
Further, a mortgage uses other people's money as leverage on an appreciating asset. Of course it's not always a great deal, but here in the states, inflation and low mortgage rates generally combine to make this a killer deal -- if you can actually get in the market at all that is.
Most any other matter is open for discussion in society, but I have noticed that if one suggests doing the same for government, people tend to start acting strange...experiencing strong emotions, hallucinating (delusions of mind reading abilities, etc)...it is a fascinating phenomenon, yet it tends to get little to no attention. And when it does, the content of the attention tends to be untruthful, hallucinatory, etc.
Tallow and lard are definitely excellent alternatives - but yea I was suggesting seed oils like peanut, safflower, sunflower or canola/rapeseed. Rendered fats have a weird reputation as there were health crazes that demonized it in the past but it's like most other oils - use in moderation... it's excellent to keep on hand though as it really makes a difference in baking.
> IDK what's new, but I'm 100 percent in agreement
I'll just say this part, then: IMHO that's always the wrong position to be in. We all desire logical consistency, but we don't ever get it. No theory even approaches 100% depiction of reality.
Does that put us at 68%?