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Old 07-09-2009, 11:20 PM
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Yeah, what happens when China asks us to pay THEM back?
I read an article explaning how this couldn't or at least wouldn't happen. Damn it, but I can't remember how it made sense. It had to do with the fact that the US dollar is the basis of all currency (gold used to be) and somehow if they demanded big bucks from the US they'd cripple their own currency.

Regardless, the concept is noted. Our government has grown too big and spends too much money. Most people agree with that when stated this way and they go vote for Obama or McCain who both advocated greater spending and bigger government. That makes no sense to me.

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