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David, you make a lot of sense. You are very articulate and very well educated with your replies/insights. I say YOU SHOULD RUN FOR PRESIDENT!
Originally posted by Vikus
Originally posted by David9176
You can cut taxes to zero, end all social programs, and we will still be in the same position.
The crappier truth...
You can raise taxes to 100%, end all social programs, and we will still be in the same position.
We have a busted monetary system as well as trade system. The reason why the government will default if the debt ceiling isn't raised is because debt is needed to service debt. A return to the credit monetary system pre-1913 (without the IRS) as well as smart tariff policy will do a ton to help this country. And we can have all the social programs too.