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Re: Germany League - Bundesliga Prediction Thread
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Zlantann
on 29/05/2025, 16:48:52 UTC
At first, I still thought Leverkusen would be a strong competitor for Munich, but after they announced their new coach and some players left the team, it seems like it will be hard for Leverkusen to compete with Munich next season.
Maybe true, Munich will dominate the Bundesliga next season. When there is no competitor to make the competition more interesting, the Bundesliga can be boring.
We heard similar conclusions when coaches like Enzo Maresca, Vincent Kompany, Arne Slot, and Hansi Flick took over from their predecessors. But today, we celebrate them as some of the most successful coaches in Europe. Erik Ten Hag might have had a bad record in Manchester United but it's doesn't mean that he will not successful elsewhere.  After all, he is seen as a hero in Ajax, where he led to some domestic trophies. He might end up exceeding our expectations.
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Re: US trade court rules Trump overstepped his authority with global tariffs
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Zlantann
on 29/05/2025, 16:28:30 UTC
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The International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) was mainly enacted as a Cold War strategy to protect the US from its enemies. However, Trump has not justified that the countries on which he had imposed these tariffs are enemies of the US. He has not proved that all of these nations pose a threat to the economy of the United States.

The court is saying that if Trump thinks that trade deficit is a danger to the US economy you should simply increase spending on industries and ensure that American products become competitive. If he thinks that fentanyl transported from China, Mexico, and Canada is a national emergency, combat it by protecting the borders and going after drug dealers. The court is saying that Trump is treating the right sickness with the wrong drugs. Businesses in the US are suffering because he is not fighting the war against drugs with the right approaches. Maybe the tariff on China can be justified since there is a Cold War between these nations. But how can we justify the tariffs on the EU which are strong allies of the US.

One thing is to have sweeping powers but the application of such powers can be challenged because the US is not an authoritarian nation like China.
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Re: Question to all men
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Zlantann
on 29/05/2025, 15:14:22 UTC
Let me start!!
You can easily lose a woman you are in a relationship with and don't force a woman into a relationship with you even if you feel the most lonely!!


Many people might dispute my claims. However, I have learned that true love cannot be bought with money or material possessions. A woman can be loyal to a rich man because of what she gets from him. But she will spend her money on a poor man she loves.

A woman can easily forgive you for any sin but cheating breaks their heart easily. You will lose the trust and commitment of a woman if you cheap on her.
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Re: Saudi Professional League 2023/2024
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Zlantann
on 29/05/2025, 14:55:38 UTC
It is clear that the Arabs know very well that without Ronaldo in this league, many players who have big names may no longer want to go to this league, many TV channels will no longer be interested in this league, many newspapers will stop talking about this league. They are now in a situation where even if Ronaldo did not play well, they still would have no choice but to accept Ronaldo, so if Ronaldo asks for more money, they will have to accept everything Ronaldo asks for.

There will always be critics no matter how impactful a player is on a club or League. In terms of publicity,  Cristiano Ronaldo brought tremendous attention to the Saudi Pro League.  As usual, some people expected more from the Portuguese international. They wanted him to be more committed to the club instead of pursuing personal records.

The rumor of his departure has been prevalent in social media, but from your report,  it is obvious that he is not a club but a national project. The country's leaders have recognized his influence on the World Cup history rights they have secured, and maybe they want him to continue his ambassadorial responsibility.
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Re: Have you ever used Bitcoin to pay for anything?
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Zlantann
on 29/05/2025, 14:33:12 UTC
Sometimes when I see people bringing up his kind of comments when ask about using bitcoin for payment I somehow get confused, does making payment actually affects anyone’s investment again? Can’t an investor ever have a good life again by getting things for themselves because they simply invest into bitcoin? For me it simply not even correlated that because you’re investing into bitcoin you can’t pay for goods with it.

Using bitcoin as payment options doesn’t only makes you a good advocator of bitcoin alone but you’re simply saving your self the hassle of using fiat most especially during online and cross boarder transactions. You don’t need to spend from your savings to actually use bitcoin as payment option, just swap your fiat to bitcoin and pay, this even support does that have it included as payment option and creates more advocacy for bitcoin

I am aware that some business owners in my country used Bitcoin for financial transactions when the Central Bank of my country placed a restriction on the amount that can be transferred from bank accounts. This policy was about strangulating their businesses since many of them had to import goods and needed to make payments. With Bitcoin,  they were able to pay business partners outside the country.

As Bitcoin advocates, we could also encourage businesses that accept Bitcoin by buying with the coin. Another case is when you want to maintain privacy, you could also use Bitcoin for P2P transactions.  

But it will be hard to convince people to use Bitcoin when there are other cheaper and more convenient options. Bitcoin as an asset will continue to thrive until the coin becomes less volatile. A more stable Bitcoin will make it less speculative and more acceptable as a currency.
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Re: Italian League Prediction Thread (Serie A)
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Zlantann
on 28/05/2025, 15:15:24 UTC

AC Milan were realising how bad...

what a disaster for Milan this season, no cup, in a very low position, with the fans furious
I think there is a problem in the team itself and not in the players or the coach.
a season of rest will do him good to recover and understand where to fix and what to fix

AC Milan had a very bad season. But that's normal, great clubs rise and fall. They can come back to the top position if they put their house in order. Napoli ended last season in tenth position, and they are now the Champions of Seria A this season.

Milan needs to restructure the club and also get a suitable coach.  The management of the club is currently doing that with the appointment of Igli Tare as the first team's Sporting Director. They are also considering a replacement for coach Sergio Conceicao. Massimiliano Allegri, who is without a job, is seen as a replacement, but they will face stiff competition from Napoli. It will be a busy time for the management because they have so much work to do.
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Re: Trump Media Raising $2.5B for Bitcoin Treasury Strategy
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Zlantann
on 28/05/2025, 14:25:33 UTC
El Salvador already amended that law, and right now merchants no longer have to accept BTC if they don't want to, so we can say it is no longer a legal tender.
From my view anyways, I think the legal tender status still remains, since they only make it clear that they can choose between, so as not to make it what they impose on the people,
This has nothing to do with your view, a legal tender is not a voluntary means of payment, you are actually obliged to accept a legal tender whenever it is offered as a method of payment or as an exchange for any transaction. However, that is no longer the case in El Salvador, as they had to revoke the legal tender status in order to receive a loan from the IMF.

A borrower will always abide by the conditions of the creditor.  IMF ensured that they destabilized El Salvador's vision to maintain its status as the first country to make Bitcoin a legal tender. Thankfully IMF didn't force them to sellof their hodling or stop them from accumulating more coins.

Maybe some of these Investors believe that he could use his position as president to bring more fortune to the company through market manipulation.
He is good at market manipulation, some of which should be illegal, but that could rightly be part of the reasons too.

Some Democrats have alleged that people who are part of Trump's inner circle have pre-information about his tariff policies. This has helped them to make from his market manipulation. Trump rules like an emperor, nothing is illegal with him. Even the court is helpless sometimes.
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Re: Injustice served as justice?
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Zlantann
on 28/05/2025, 13:43:34 UTC
1. They claimed that the scam runners are been tracked down to Cambodia and it will be extremely hard from this point to get the rest of the money back.

My question IS, does this mean that any criminal that entered Cambodia can't be arrested?
Recovering stolen funds can be very complicated. Even after the funds have been retrieved from criminals, it had to go through some bureaucratic process, which might include court orders for it to be sent to the owners. Another issue is that Cambodia has a high rate of corruption,  so we should expect some delay. Victims need to be patient because they also share some blame for investing in a Ponzi scheme.

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2. They also said that the fund recovered can't be paid back in USDT probably because of the inflation of the fiat currency in the country? But why?

I asked why because these people paid in USDT in the first place, they must have exchange their Fiat to USDT, since the funds are recovered like they claimed they should settle them back with what was recovered.

I don't think this is fair justice served, BTC should be paid back in BTC likewise USDT, do you think otherwise? Drop your reason.

I read some articles about this issue and the EFCC boss didn't give a clear reason why they will not be paid in dollars.  It is possible he is not knowledgeable about the crypto industry.

However, the most important thing here is not the currency that victims will receive payment but for them to get back the equivalent in the local currency. They can always convert it back to the currency they prefer. For me, justice is getting back the right amount.
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Re: Trump Media Raising $2.5B for Bitcoin Treasury Strategy
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Zlantann
on 28/05/2025, 12:33:06 UTC
Given Trumpolini's legal history I will never understand why folks & companies are so willing to throw money at his businesses... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_and_business_legal_affairs_of_Donald_Trump
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From 1973 until he was elected president in 2016, Donald Trump and his businesses were involved in over 4,000 legal cases in United States federal and state courts, including battles with casino patrons, million-dollar real estate lawsuits, personal defamation lawsuits, and over 100 business tax disputes
Fact is that he manages to bankrupt most of his business ventures.  Roll Eyes

His companies have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy six times. But he was always smart to put the burden of his business failures on investors while he made more money through salary, bonuses, and other benefits. He has never filled for personal bankruptcy which shows that he was making money from those bankrupt businesses.

Investors who put money into Trump's business are taking high risks. Maybe some of these Investors believe that he could use his position as president to bring more fortune to the company through market manipulation.
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Re: ⚽UEFA Conference League Discussion Thread -- 2024/25 | Final
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Zlantann
on 27/05/2025, 16:32:04 UTC
Tomorrow is the final of the Conference league and of course Chelsea are the clear favorites. Everyone expects Chelsea to win the trophy but I think it won't be that easy. It's a trophy that usually looks that easy for Chelsea but Real Betis won't want to give it up. I think there is a high probability that the match will go to extra time or even penalties. If Chelsea play very dominant, maybe they can finish the job in 90 minutes.

Yeah, Chelsea are the favourites, but we shouldn't underrate Real Betis. But the Spanish side has some advantage in terms of resting players. The last time they played a game was on Friday, 23rd May when they drew with Valencia. Players have about five days to train and rest. Meanwhile, Chelsea played their last game on Sunday, thereby giving the players less time to rest and prepare for the finals. In terms of quality of players, Chelsea have the advantage. But we cannot write off the tactical soundness and experience of Manuel Pellegrini. The Real Betis coach has years of experience that can help him outsmart Enzo Maresca. 
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Re: Burnout can't be a badge, it breaks system.
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Zlantann
on 27/05/2025, 16:04:05 UTC
Why has burnout become normal, not minding the fact that it is probably a widespread problem.


If you take a survey of people who want to leave their 5-7 jobs and live free life, I guess many people will choose to resign from their jobs. But the problem is that we have to survive and working hard is the only option for many. If you fail to put in more effort you might end up in debt or poverty. I know that there are people who work hard because they want to live a life of luxury but the majority of people are working just to survive.

However,  we can escape this rat race that is threatening our wellbeing by getting a high paying job that has less working hours, starting personal businesses, or investing in profitable assets. Choosing to live modestly would also help in cutting the cost of living which could help to increase our savings and investment.

Let.me add that no matter how hard the economy is we have to make out time to rest. The rich make time to rest and enjoy themselves.  They go on vacation and spend quality time with their family.  Let's take time and rest because it is more important than money.
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Re: La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2024/25
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Zlantann
on 27/05/2025, 15:41:59 UTC
La Liga team of the season
Goalkeeper Garcia from Espanyol team
LB is Cardinal from Villarreal, RB is Ratiu from Rayo Vallecano, CB is Vivian form Bilbao, CB is Alderete
Midfield consists of, Bellingham, Pedri, Yamal and Raphinha
Forward is Lewandowski and Mbappe. What do you guys think of this selection by the Spanish FA?

The list contains some of the best players on the La Liga and I would say most of them deserve to be on the list. The selection is based on popular voting, club selections, and expert panels. Maybe these players got the highest votes, played consistently in their clubs, and had the support of many sports analysts or pundits. There are some players that I want to be on the list but all of them cannot make the team since it is limited. Lewandowski regardless of his age has shown that he can continue to be one of the best strikers in the Spanish League.
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Re: Bitcoin price 2029/2030 bull run?
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Zlantann
on 27/05/2025, 13:41:44 UTC
Currently, I do not own any Bitcoin but my plan is to sell all my altcoins later this year for (hopefully) decent profit and then buy Bitcoin only starting next year once it has crashed from the expected highs that we see later this year.

It's not a bad idea to sell altcoins to buy Bitcoin because the former is less reliable and risky. You should also know the right time to dispose of these coins since the price can drop very fast. You might end up not making much profit if the value of these altcoins drops.

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I am assuming 2029/30 will be a peak high as that would be the next bull run if the 4 year cycle was to continue.

What price do we think it can be then? I am expecting it to be at least $400k and if that happens I plan to sell all the Bitcoin I manage to acquire and pay off a big chunk of my mortgage (I bought my first house 18 months ago and want to pay it off asap).

Bitcoin has a certain four-year circle which includes the halving and bull run. We have not gotten the ATH for this season,  hence it will be difficult to predict how the next bull run will be. $300k is my own prediction.
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Re: Bitcoin has the potential to dominate fiats, what do you think?
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Zlantann
on 26/05/2025, 20:53:18 UTC
The growing demand for Bitcoin is unprecedented, it has been forecasted that the demand for btc will continue to grow even as awareness and adoption increases now and in near future.
We also know that Bitcoin dominance over altcions has gone very high, there are no indications for a decrease at the current index rate which stood at around 62%, very is high for altcions bullish momentum, or the much anticipated altcions season.

Most altcoins are worthless and I observed that people are getting to understand this fact. Even the so called $TRUMP memecoins made more people poor than rich. Bitcoin will keep dominating the crypto market because of its reputation and wide range acceptance.
 
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Now, I think that Bitcoin has the capacity, based on it's continuing awareness and adoption to dominate the faits in near future, though this, in my opinion may causing fears on the Fiats economy, hence the rising regulatory concerns in many countries. Do you think Bitcoin will dominate fiats in near future?

How will you compare a currency that can be printed unlimitedly with Bitcoin? Fiat will continue to serve its purpose as a centralized medium of exchange. While Bitcoin will continue to serve as a decentralized currency for people who value privacy and freedom.
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Re: Italian League Prediction Thread (Serie A)
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Zlantann
on 26/05/2025, 20:23:25 UTC
Since yesterday after the Serie A game, I have not really been myself maybe that's why I have been unable to post in this Serie A group since then because of what Lazio did, I'm still feeling the heartbreak. Yesterday was the last game of the season in this league as well all know of it. I decided to pick games that I feel will come through because of the urgency of the teams that needs the win. I picked the six games scheduled for yesterday and it was Lazio that decided to do me dirty.

Lazio was unfortunate to meet a desperate side that was struggling to avoid relegation. Lecce needed a win to continue to remain in the Seria A and they were had to play a big side Lazio. Lecce had to face the Lazio home fans and they lost two players in the first half due to red cards. I thought that the second half would be hell for the visitors and they would concede many goals due to the shortage of two players.

But the Lazio mounted so much pressure to get a goal in the second half but they met stiff resistance from Lecce. The defenders and goalkeeper did a very good job and the host failed to get a goal. It's sad that Lazio missed putting on Europa Conference League qualifiers next season. But Lecce needed to remain in the Italian top-flight league.
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Re: How can one achieve Alternative method of Dispute Resolution in our society?
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Zlantann
on 26/05/2025, 19:59:30 UTC
OK - what would you do?  Someone repeatedly spreads lies about you and stops you from making any money online for years, as well as destroys a number of your family relationships.   Then, when you have the proof this person has been criminally fraudulent they suddenly ignore you and refuse to take any responsibility.

I am curious - how would you handle this without the Law court?

Sadly, people derive joy when others feel pain. They will do everything possible to make you feel bad to the extent that it might affect your mental health if you are not careful.  In some cases, all means to resolve these issues by friends,  family, or even the community are not successful.  The only option will be to contact the police or the court to seek settlement or justice.

Since community leaders don't have the power to punish offenders, people will have to go to court to seek redress. I will do all I can within my powers to settle issues with anybody amicably. But if such means fail, the only option will be to report the matter to relevant agencies.
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Re: If losing $20 per day in gambling makes us happy...
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Zlantann
on 24/05/2025, 13:29:51 UTC
Since it can’t be denied that most gamblers share the same fate which we lose in the long run.
let’s say we’re losing a max of $20 per day, but we’re genuinely having fun with it.

Would you still consider that as wasting money, just for the sake of gambling? Or how would you justify that daily loss in a way that makes it feel more like a positive experience rather than just throwing money away?

If I lose $20 daily it will be $600 monthly. I am just laughing now because I earn far less than that amount in a month.  Any worker who earns $600 in my country is a high income earner and could be seen as rich.

To some people losing $20 daily is insignificant compared to how much they earn. Such people could consider losing such an amount without hesitation. But for low income earners, gambling with such an amount will lead to debt and poverty. In summary, the amount we spend on gambling should be what we can afford based on our income. There should be no general view or benchmark on how much we should spend.
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Re: I wish I wasn't paraniod
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Zlantann
on 24/05/2025, 12:56:38 UTC
So in the end, I was early. But my fear of government intervention cost me the opportunity to achieve wealth beyond my wildest dreams. I see things differently now. I take risks.

You don't have to hold on to the past because you can do nothing to change it. At least you have learned your lesson and still have the opportunity to join the Bitcoin ecosystem.  I also heard about Bitcoin a few years ago but missed out because I thought it was a scam or a Ponzi scheme. My failure was mainly because of ignorance because I should have researched about the currency. Bitcoin is still a new currency/asset, hence it still has more potential. Our focus now should be how to get money to keep buying and hodling. I believe that a few years from now some people will regret that they didn't buy Bitcoin when the price was $100k.
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Re: La Liga (Spanish League) Prediction Thread 2024/25
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Zlantann
on 24/05/2025, 12:14:21 UTC
Right, let me tell you why Carlos Ancelotti has been failed at Real Madrid this season, although he has much better management career than Xabi Alonso and also has a better squad depth than Xabi Alonso. But he failed to manage the team well....it is because sometimes old tactics didn't work well, although you have a good team. So, the same thing happens with Angelotti. He tries to get Real Madrid to work on the same old tactics over and over again. But in fact, one tactic doesn't work over and over again, no matter how legendary a coach you are.

So it means to say that sometimes even great coaches fail. Because he cannot correct his mistake and makes repeated efforts on it. The same ideology does not save you on every perspective it is necessary to change, otherwise, like Angelotti, he can also fail. Bayern Leverkusen plays in the Bundesliga, which is usually not that tough, while La Liga is a tough league. You have to face many competitors, and a small mistake can defeat you.

Since you know why Carlo Ancelotti failed. I want to also know why Xabi Alonso failed to repeat his outstanding performance last season. Was it also because of old tactics? So many factors can affect the performance of a club even when the tactics are good. And from my observations, injuries played a great role in the poor state of Real Madrid this season. Real had to struggle with injuries that affected defenders like Daniel Carvajal,  David Alaba, Éder Militão, and others. And the mistake the Italian coach made was his reluctance to get new players when the transfer window opened briefly in January.

I don't know the parameters you are using to grade these European Leagues that you are saying that the Bundesliga is not tough. The German League also has some strong sides that can compete with other top European clubs. Ancelotti might have made some blunders but I don't think he is a failure because he failed to win a trophy in one season.
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Re: Underground Gambling
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Zlantann
on 24/05/2025, 11:43:34 UTC
When in a country gambling isn't allowed then in that situation underground gambling is going to take place. The gamblers can't control their urge for long time and they've to gamble no matter if it's allowed or not allowed. In many areas where gambling isn't allowed, the friends, or same minded people have created their private places where they'll gamble and have fun. While, in areas where gambling is allowed there's no need of underground gambling.

These underground gambling platforms become popular here gambling is prohibited.  In the Northern part of my country where gambling is not accepted because of religious beliefs such platforms exist in the secret. I am not interested in playing on these platforms because they are mostly controlled by gangs. Some of these gang members have connections with law enforcement agencies who they give commissions. Sometimes there are raids by police if they were not given their cut or if a new top officer resumes in that location. Disagreements in those gambling centers sometimes lead to fights since it is an illegal operation. It will be better to use crypto casinos secretly than to risk your security gambling in these underground platforms.