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Comment by hdgvhicv

3 days ago

US can’t default on its debts (unless it wants to) as it can by definition print US dollars.

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toomuchtodo  3 days ago

That is factually inaccurate.

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-24453400.amp

direwolf20  3 days ago

It can choose to default. It's defaulted before. Many republicans have been clamoring for a default.

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