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I feel the same way a lot recently and I would love for someone to tell me why I'm wrong.

• jedieaston 6y ago
  Because every other country in the world has a vested interest in keeping the USD stable as a currency, which would mean that they'd help keep the country up if needed (whether it's good or not that a civil revolt is extremely difficult here is up to you). The entire world's economy, as well as many countries political configurations, rely on the United States existing. I doubt it's going anywhere, but hopefully reform might actually happen this time.
  • ardy42 6y ago
    >>> This is so completely fucked. I always worry about sounding hyperbolic, but I really do wonder these days if we’re living through the last days of the American republic. >> I feel the same way a lot recently and I would love for someone to tell me why I'm wrong. > Because every other country in the world has a vested interest in keeping the USD stable as a currency, which would mean that they'd help keep the country up if needed You're answering the wrong question. The American republic isn't primarily an economic system, it's a political and social one. It can become completely fucked in so many ways without disrupting the currency too badly too quickly. I know it will be little consolation to me to have the currency remain stable while things descend into pseudo-democratic authoritarianism.
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