Soatok Dreamseeker
Mastodon MigrationFor those feeling whipsawed by current events...
It all begins to make sense when you realize today is just another day of market manipulation.
Bill Jorth@mastodonmigration @JonChevreau And distraction from the Epstein story
Yup, a twofer
HumToTable@mastodonmigration Yes, yes and hell yes.
Neil E. Hodges@mastodonmigration The fact that these rich assholes fuck with millions of lives across the world just to make some "fiat" (imaginary) money fills me with rage. >:(
AkaSci 🛰️@mastodonmigration
War is a racket. In more ways than one.
Newly created Polymarket accounts bet big on US-Iran ceasefire in hours before Trump's announcement
A group of new accounts on the prediction market Polymarket made highly specific, well-timed bets on whether the U.S. and Iran would reach a ceasefire on April 7, resulting in hundreds of thousands of dollars in profits for those users. These bets were made even as President Donald Trump’s threats of devastating attacks on Iran appeared to make an imminent deal unlikely. Analysis of blockchain data shows at least 50 wallets placed substantial “Yes” bets before Trump announced a two-week ceasefire on social media. Polymarket labeled the ceasefire betting event as “disputed” due to ongoing tensions, which means some payouts are on hold. This pattern of strategic bets has raised questions about insider trading.
BoTheMagnificent@AkaSci @mastodonmigration Not sure if this was an explicit reference, but there is a neat book of that title by an incredible human being, U.S. Marine general Smedley Butler (died 1940). Still in print and a quick read.
War is business. Enemies can become friends, if there are profits to be made and votes to be banked.
#UsPol
https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/middle-east/iran-toll-ceasefire-strait-of-hormuz-b2953629.html
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/us-iran-ceasefire-a-beautiful-thing-trump-wants-hormuz-tolls-as-a-joint-venture-with-iran-11329839
