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Cryptocurrencies – financial freedom, rebellion against the system, or a tool of control?

What, in your opinion, was the true purpose of creating cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin?

Cryptocurrencies have sparked debate about their true purpose since the beginning. For some, Bitcoin is a symbol of freedom – a response to the 2008 crisis, a way to become independent from central banks and governments that are increasingly moving toward eliminating cash. Others argue that it is simply a speculative bubble, perfect for pumping capital and draining the savings of the masses, while a small group of insiders become millionaires. There are also voices claiming that cryptocurrencies were designed from the start as a tool for the black market – an anonymous currency for trading weapons, drugs, and services banned in the legal economy. Is Bitcoin a revolution, a scam, or a hidden tool of mafias and intelligence agencies?

12/09/2025

Voting rights and living on welfa

Should people who live exclusively on social welfare have the right to vote?

Voting rights and living on welfare is a topic that has sparked heated disputes for years and questions the very foundations of democracy. For some, it is obvious that every citizen has a voice regardless of their source of income – because that is what the constitution guarantees. Others provocatively ask whether someone living solely off other people’s taxes should decide how that money is spent. This strikes at the dilemma of equality before the law versus citizens’ financial responsibility. Supporters of restrictions warn against “buying votes” through welfare programs, while opponents see in it the threat of creating second-class citizens. Is this still democracy, or already a system based on economic selection?

09/09/2025

George Soros – brilliant investor or global manipulator?

Do you think George Soros, known for his massive financial operations (e.g. the attack on the pound in 1992), uses his capital power to manipulate markets and politics?

George Soros has been stirring emotions for decades like no other investor. For some he is “the man who broke the Bank of England on Black Wednesday” – a financial master and visionary whose move in 1992 became a symbol of the power of speculation. For Russia, Thailand, or Malaysia he remains a ruthless manipulator, capable of triggering recession and political chaos with a single flow of capital. Critics point out that his foundations supported the Orange Revolution in Ukraine and Georgia and interfere in the internal affairs of states. Supporters, on the other hand, see him as a philanthropist fighting for democracy and human rights. Is Soros a brilliant free market strategist or an architect of global manipulation?

04/09/2025

The Walton family – entrepreneurial giants or too much power over America?

Do you think the Walton family (owners of the Walmart chain) has too much influence on the economy and everyday life of Americans?

The Walton family, behind the retail giant Walmart, has sparked extreme emotions in the U.S. for decades. On one hand, they are seen as a symbol of entrepreneurship and the American dream, on the other – as monopolists who crush local stores and dictate working conditions for millions of people. Critics emphasize that Walmart, through its size and political influence, has a real impact on the economy, consumer culture, and Americans’ daily lives. Supporters see it as a chance for cheap shopping and stable employment. In the background, conspiracy theories circulate about the sources of the Waltons’ power and their ties to political elites. And you – has one family’s control over the market gone too far?

03/09/2025

Rockefellers and Gates – philanthropy for the good of humanity or a hidden health agenda?

How do you assess the influence of the Rockefeller family, and currently the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, on modern medicine and global health policy?

The influence of the Rockefeller family and today’s Gates Foundation on global health has been sparking debate for decades. On one hand, their philanthropy led to the creation of research institutes, global epidemic control programs, and the founding of the WHO, which many see as the foundation of modern medicine. On the other hand, critics argue that this philanthropy is not selfless – it is tied to the interests of pharmaceutical corporations, the promotion of selected therapies at the expense of natural methods, and the centralization of control over health policy. Conspiracy theories even claim that they are behind the monopolization of public health, allegedly proven by the billions in vaccine profits. Is this genuine philanthropy or an agenda hidden under the mask of charity?

03/09/2025

Sick leave as a form of strike – clever method or abuse of law?

Do you think the use of sick leave by healthcare workers and other public sector employees (e.g., police officers) as a form of protest can be considered justified, or rather a violation of the law?

Sick leave as a form of strike is a topic that stirs emotions as much as the legality of road blockades or the occupation of public buildings. When nurses go on mass sick leave and police officers suddenly all “fall ill” at the same time, public opinion splits into two camps. Some see it as a clever and the only effective method of putting pressure on the authorities, since the right to strike in many public professions is limited. Others cry abuse and fraud against the state and citizens who pay taxes, only to be left without care or protection. Adding to the controversy is the fact that the Social Insurance Institution (the equivalent of Social Security) often turns a blind eye to such situations, fueling suspicions of silent approval. Is sick leave then a clever bypass of the system, or an open violation of the law?

29/08/2025

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