As long as there has been the printed word, radio, television, and movies, the American West has held a special mystical place in the hearts of Americans and others worldwide. The phrase, ‘Go West, Young Man!’ Has been the motto of real and dime store cowboys and cowgirls.
The West was developed by the work of countless pioneers and the quest to strike it rich. Today, most folks believe the tech industry is the quickest, easiest way to become wealthy.
A few years ago, aspiring robber barons became energy vampires while mining bitcoin gold. The creation of crypto led many cities, counties, and others to limit the energy used by crypto cowboys…