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usefulcatlast Thursday at 8:18 PM1 replyview on HN

The federal government can basically print money. The only reason they "need" your tax money is to limit inflation.


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mcmcmclast Thursday at 8:48 PM

You’re not wrong, unchecked inflation is bad for most people though. Stable currency is pretty important for trade and economic stability. Unless you prefer heating your home by burning stacks of cash

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