Adam Livingston(@AdamBLiv):Inflation is walking into Dollar General for batteries and leaving with off-brand cheese, windshield washer fluid, a vape, dog treats, and a birthday card for your nephew. The total is $58.17. “Ma’am, there are six things in this bag.” “Sir, we count the bag.” Bitcoin is what happens when you get tired of a monetary system where the receipt is longer than the grocery list and everyone near the printer gets a discount. 21 million is FINAL. Even the guy in the lifted F-150 with the Punisher skull sticker understands a number that doesn’t change because somebody downtown had a difficult quarter.

2026.08.29 04:01

Inflation is walking into Dollar General for batteries and leaving with off-brand cheese, windshield washer fluid, a vape, dog treats, and a birthday card for your nephew. The total is $58.17. “Ma’am, there are six things in this bag.” “Sir, we count the bag.” Bitcoin is what happens when you get tired of a monetary system where the receipt is longer than the grocery list and everyone near the printer gets a discount. 21 million is FINAL. Even the guy in the lifted F-150 with the Punisher skull sticker understands a number that doesn’t change because somebody downtown had a difficult quarter.