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This whole thing is just a negotiating tactic, no one actually expects the US to default. Except maybe the media who is greatly enjoying the extra views from co
by ars 3y ago
This whole thing is just a negotiating tactic, no one actually expects the US to default. Except maybe the media who is greatly enjoying the extra views from concerned viewers.
- belter 3y ago> no one actually expects the US to default. That is the definition of a Black Swan. US political parties have audaciously risked the foundations of democracy for the advancement of their own political agendas. It is my forecast that the Speaker of the House's political fragility in ensuring adherence to any concurred deal, may well manifest as the Black Swan, potentially precipitating a default.
- ars 3y agoIf you don't know your political leanings this is a great way to find out: If you actually believe a default is possible you are a Democrat. If you don't think it's possible you are a moderate or a Republican. Read the comments with this in mind and see how people just have such different worldviews.
- Miner49er 3y agoJPMorgan says 25% chance
- TremendousJudge 3y agohttps://xkcd.com/1132/ https://xkcd.com/1132/ bet you 50 bucks it won't happen
- remexre 3y agoThere's no way the Tariff of Abominations will actually _pass_!
- i2cmaster 3y agoA lot of Americans are really tired of some of the things the federal government has been doing and would be more than happy to see it stop by whatever means possible, even if that means some short term economic hardship.