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The U.S. National Debt is Rising by $1T About Every 100 Days

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I can't square the incredible performance of the market and health of the US economy with the deficit. If times are so good then why aren't we taking advantage of the opportunity to pay down some debt or get control of our deficit? I don't even want to think about what happens in a crisis.

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I can't square the incredible performance of the market and health of the US economy with the deficit. If times are so good then why aren't we taking advantage of the opportunity to pay down some debt or get control of our deficit? I don't even want to think about what happens in a crisis.

Not while we have non-stop propaganda blasting us every which way.

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post #4

I can't square the incredible performance of the market and health of the US economy with the deficit. If times are so good then why aren't we taking advantage of the opportunity to pay down some debt or get control of our deficit? I don't even want to think about what happens in a crisis.

Not while we have non-stop propaganda blasting us every which way.

Could you please explain what you mean?

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I can't square the incredible performance of the market and health of the US economy with the deficit. If times are so good then why aren't we taking advantage of the opportunity to pay down some debt or get control of our deficit? I don't even want to think about what happens in a crisis.

The wealth is concentrated in the hands of the very few.

[Edit]

And they have no interest in sharing, or paying off government debts.

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#7

I can't square the incredible performance of the market and health of the US economy with the deficit. If times are so good then why aren't we taking advantage of the opportunity to pay down some debt or get control of our deficit? I don't even want to think about what happens in a crisis.

The wealth is concentrated in the hands of the very few. [Edit] And they have no interest in sharing, or paying off government debts.

Are you trying to say that the US economy isn't actually thriving right now?

Re: The U.S. National Debt is Rising by $1T About Every 100 Days

#8

I can't square the incredible performance of the market and health of the US economy with the deficit. If times are so good then why aren't we taking advantage of the opportunity to pay down some debt or get control of our deficit? I don't even want to think about what happens in a crisis.

Why didn't Madoff just slow down to pay off the ponzi during the good times?

Re: The U.S. National Debt is Rising by $1T About Every 100 Days

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Earlier quoted context omitted.

The wealth is concentrated in the hands of the very few. [Edit] And they have no interest in sharing, or paying off government debts.

Are you trying to say that the US economy isn't actually thriving right now?

The rich are getting richer, for sure.

https://www.victorpest.com/articles/what-humans-can-learn-fr...

Re: The U.S. National Debt is Rising by $1T About Every 100 Days

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Earlier quoted context omitted.

Are you trying to say that the US economy isn't actually thriving right now?

The rich are getting richer, for sure. https://www.victorpest.com/articles/what-humans-can-learn-fr...

I understand that. So am I. I just don't follow what that has to do with my concerns.
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