FAQs About the Public Debt (treasurydirect.gov)

by uticus 16 comments 12 points
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[−] OutOfHere 59d ago
All debt, whether public or private that is not paid off by the same generation is a scam on the next generation and beyond, a very unfair one. For this reason, debts shouldn't be allowed to exist for more than thirty years, and should not be allowed to be paid off by a new debt. So what should happen if a debt is not paid off in this time? It should be subject to foreclosure and/or bankruptcy proceedings, irrespective of whether the borrowers want to continue with the debt.
[−] uticus 59d ago
So, obviously a contentious subject. But I appreciate the link for the government's official view (at this time) if for nothing else.

And it's not just a quick one-liner, there's a lot of detail here.

[−] bryanlarsen 59d ago
All money is debt. Do you want an economy without money?
[−] greyface- 59d ago

> All money is debt.

This is true for currently popular monies, but is not inherently true. Is a gold coin a debt instrument?

[−] Eddy_Viscosity2 59d ago

> Is a gold coin a debt instrument?

It is if you lend or borrow it or use it as collateral.

[−] OutOfHere 59d ago
So no, not all gold coins are debt.
[−] Eddy_Viscosity2 59d ago
Or yes, some gold coins are debt.
[−] M95D 57d ago
Forbid the "yes", keep the "no".
[−] OutOfHere 59d ago
That's nonsense; it is obsolete government propaganda. Just the type of money that you are shamelessly used to is debt based. Money rooted in precious metals, also some cryptocurrencies, is in no way debt based. And yes I can spend them.
[−] senectus1 59d ago
paying off with new debt is paying off... Debt cycling and consolidation is absolutely a valid way to handle your debt.
[−] valleyer 59d ago

> How do you make a contribution to reduce the debt?

Hilarious.