Ending the Deficit

Discussion in 'Economics' started by zdreg, May 12, 2024.

Is Buffett correct that limiting reelection will limit the deficit?

  1. Yes

    5 vote(s)
    45.5%
  2. No

    6 vote(s)
    54.5%
  1. piezoe

    piezoe

    Oh. Then you're apparently insane.
     
    #41     May 16, 2024
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  2. piezoe

    piezoe

    This is one reason Taxing appropriately is so very important to long term stability. Progressive taxation has broken down in the U.S. for purely political reasons. "Most hyperinflations are the result of a breakdown in the tax system." --- L.Randall Wray

    The U.S. is still long ways off from hyperinflation, but "predictions are hard, especially about the future." ;)
     
    Last edited: May 16, 2024
    #42     May 16, 2024
  3. NoahA

    NoahA

    I just love how everyone who can at least see there is a problem with the current system continues to want to use a system that the government can manipulate at will.

    Imagine being a slave and fighting for a different slave owner instead of real freedom.
     
    #43     May 16, 2024
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  4. SunTrader

    SunTrader

    I know.

    "There will be no hyperinflation in the Western Democracy's for the foreseeable future."
     
    #44     May 16, 2024
  5. piezoe

    piezoe

    I doubt you'd be happy with a government that doesn't have control of the money it supplies to its own "system".
     
    #45     May 16, 2024
  6. schizo

    schizo

    Give the guy a break. He's currently traveling in a tunnel. :)
     
    #46     May 16, 2024
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  7. NoahA

    NoahA

    It's funny how you think a government having control over the money is good for you.
     
    #47     May 16, 2024
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  8. NoahA

    NoahA

    Am I to understand that you're now hating Bitcoin outside of it being just a trading vehicle?
     
    #48     May 16, 2024
  9. schizo

    schizo

    Lighten up, bro. I was only kidding. :)

    That said, I'm a big believer of Blockchain technology (I've said this many times in the past). What I'm against is the rampant speculation and especially the specious arguments in support of Bitcoin's price projection. Nobody knows for sure where Bitcoin will be in the future, and yet they talk (and so damn arrogantly) as if it has already reached $1M or higher (I even read $5M the other day). It bears repeating that throughout my entire trading career, I've NEVER seen more pompous and greedy folks (literally, in-your-face) than those who invest in BTC. You're about the only exception, might I add. At least for you, Bitcoin ain't all about money.
     
    #49     May 16, 2024
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  10. zdreg

    zdreg

    What is your time horizon?
     
    #50     May 17, 2024
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