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Fiat: If you give me food and shelter that I need to survive, I’ll give you numbers in a spreadsheet that you need to give to the people with guns so that they
by jl2718 4y ago
Fiat: If you give me food and shelter that I need to survive, I’ll give you numbers in a spreadsheet that you need to give to the people with guns so that they don’t lock you up in jail or shoot you.
- lvass 4y agoThat's totally correct. But it's also how it works the best, the world is brutal, move on. I'd rather face that than the bank run I just went through, and I was practically unscathed compared to the many horror stories out there.
- vba616 4y agoFiat currency can be and is used by people who don't live in the country that issues it. Think of prisoners using cigarettes for currency - it's not necessary for the tobacco companies to be involved or even care.