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		chippy on June 9, 2011 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Forget piracy, U.S. government is going after Bitc... Another example of the intentional hype around Bitcoin, made by the holders of Bitcoins, designed to increase interest, and therefore the value of their existing Bitcoins. We are being conned, and spammed.

Tichy on June 9, 2011 [–]

You think those two senators are holders of Bitcoins and only made that announcement to increase the value of their holdings?

jarin on June 9, 2011 | [–]

Of course, didn't you know that the New World Order, Shadow Government, and Illuminati don't even take Visa? Bitcoin only at the Area 51 gift shop.

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