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The word “need” presupposes a particular outcome. You don’t “need” to breathe, unless you want to live. The universe doesn’t “need” to keep existing. So in language, when we say we need something, it’s a need for a particular and often presumptive / implied outcome. In this case the purpose of the government is to provide for the general welfare of its citizens. The value of the US dollar depends on the “full faith a…
You need more money sloshing around as the economy grows or you get deflation. Really, I'm gonna post 'borrowing is fine' in reply to lots of messages that act like the US government is running a household budget.
Can the current rate of spending continue indefinitely with normal necessities remaining affordable for the majority of individuals?
If not, when will it end?