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if the majority of the public is much older they will likely vote for measures that favor them. Millennials look like they will be pretty left-leaning. The US c
by timeagain 3y ago
if the majority of the public is much older they will likely vote for measures that favor them. Millennials look like they will be pretty left-leaning. The US could divert 10% of its military budget and ensure seniors live in relative comfort.
I’m not saying these things will come to pass, only that it isn’t obvious to me that there is a coming crash. The economy will morph to reflect the forces that exist within it.
- whatshisface 3y agoIf there is enough money around for that to be possible, I don't see how people could call that a crisis.
- muro 3y agoThere is a huge debt that the military budget might be diverted into instead. It's likely this military budget that ensures the debt can be never repaid.
- piperswe 3y agoUS federal debt can't just be "repaid", it's basically all in non-callable bonds. It can be paid on one schedule, and diverting funds to it won't get it paid any faster.