• The Majority of United States Citizens are unaware that the government has no money.
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I've been talking with my friends, observing people's conversations about their political view, etc, and it seems like a lot of people don't get that the United States government isn't a profitable organization. They don't have their "own" money. That's what taxes are for. Now I'm not trying to start some huge flame war, regardless of your stance this is just a blatant fact. It's just people expect things to happen, then get angry when they don't happen, then get angry when the government raises taxes for these things they wanted to happen, to happen. It's like a big circle jerk of stupid. So really what I'm asking is why is it so many people are unaware of such a simple fact? [b]NOT A FLAME WAR. I DO NOT GIVE A SHIT IF YOU WANT TO SUCK OBAMA'S COCK OR IF YOU THINK GEORGE BUSH IS THE GREATEST MAN EVER.[/b] Edit 2: [b]ALSO SINCE EVERYONE IS BEING A COCKDINGLE, I'M NOT COMPLAINING ABOUT THE ECONMY, I'M SAYING FROM WHAT I'VE SEEN PEOPLE ARE NOT AWARE OF THE ABOVE STATED FACT. THATS HOW GOVERNMENT WORKS, IT NEVER HAS HAD ITS OWN MONEY[/b]
I know our shit government has no money. Who cares?
your friends =/= majority of US citizens
[QUOTE=Leon Trotsky;25853890]your friends =/= majority of US citizens[/QUOTE] That was just a small example. Mainstream media, people in general, etc. Most people don't know it.
Most people my age I know don't know that.
You might want to start stocking up on guns and ammo before the citizens finally get fed up and start taking matters onto their own hands.
[QUOTE=Wolverunder;25853904]That was just a small example. Mainstream media, people in general, etc. Most people don't know it.[/QUOTE] [img]http://lh6.ggpht.com/_qRvK29F_J2k/Sl3M9U_DteI/AAAAAAAAIGY/j5Jjmn3Y6DQ/image_thumb.png?imgmax=800[/img] What a great view point you have there Wolverunder.
So what? Let's just print some more.
One day the US will call in all its debts from overseas and bankrupt the entire world. Edit: Everyone owes money that they don't have, and is owed money that others don't have.
[QUOTE=JurajIsNotPirat;25853933]So what? Let's just print some more.[/QUOTE] Economics!
Wasn't it "profitable" during Clinton's administration?
[QUOTE=Coffee;25853925][img_thumb]http://lh6.ggpht.com/_qRvK29F_J2k/Sl3M9U_DteI/AAAAAAAAIGY/j5Jjmn3Y6DQ/image_thumb.png?imgmax=800[/img_thumb] What a great view point you have there Wolverunder.[/QUOTE] Sigh.
[QUOTE=Ali Legend;25853942]One day the US will call in all its debts from overseas and bankrupt the entire world. [/QUOTE] and give it all to china
You're saying that not many people are aware of the current economic climate. You're a cretinous bigot.
[QUOTE=JurajIsNotPirat;25853933]So what? Let's just print some more.[/QUOTE] Yes, and cause inflation.
The majority of United States citizens don't know how to tie their fucking shoes, what's your point?
Okay, here, since I know none of you will shut the fuck up about it I'll re-word what I said. Most of the people I've seen/head/have been in contact with don't know this. So I guess my second question would be: Do the people you guys associate with seem to not be aware of this?
Why am I not surprised...
I never knew about this until last year when my Economy teacher told us.
[QUOTE=Coffee;25853988]You're saying that not many people are aware of the current economic climate. You're a cretinous bigot.[/QUOTE] The government NEVER had money. Jesus fuck. You are completely missing my point. I'm not complaining about the economy, I'm saying the government doesn't make its own money, it never has, and from what I've seen people are unaware of that.
I learned this in Economics class.. the one time I didn't fall asleep too.
[QUOTE=Wolverunder;25854000]Okay, here, since I know none of you will shut the fuck up about it I'll re-word what I said. Most of the people I've seen/head/have been in contact with don't know this. So I guess my second question would be: Do the people you guys associate with seem to not be aware of this?[/QUOTE] Everyone I'm friends with understands economics and how there's a load of debt that isn't really owed to anyone.
The United States of America is a country, not a "profitable organization". A "profitable organization" is a term used for businesses.
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[QUOTE=Wolverunder;25854032]The government NEVER had money. Jesus fuck. You are completely missing my point. I'm not complaining about the economy, I'm saying the government doesn't make its own money, it never has, and from what I've seen people are unaware of that.[/QUOTE] You idiot, if it did it would determine it's self-worth on a global scale. We're too big of a country to do that. Most countries piggyback on other major monetary denominations.
[QUOTE=amcwatters;25854054]The United States of America is a country, not a "profitable organization". A "profitable organization" is a term used for businesses.[/QUOTE] You knew exactly what I meant. It doesn't sell or manufacture anything to make its own income. The money comes from taxation.
[QUOTE=Wolverunder;25854032]The government NEVER had money. I'm saying the government doesn't make its own money, it never has, and from what I've seen people are unaware of that.[/QUOTE] It's fairly easy to understand that the Government is like a charity - a non-profit organisation if you prefer. Whilst they help make profits for big companies and the like, they don't make profit for themselves, that's not the point of government, governments are meant to spend tax money on everything or else they're just being wasteful.
[QUOTE=Wolverunder;25854108]You knew exactly what I meant. It doesn't sell or manufacture anything to make its own income. The money comes from taxation.[/QUOTE] Why would a COUNTRY SELL OR MANUFACTURE ANYTHING TO MAKE ITS OWN INCOME. BUSINESSES do this.
[QUOTE=DoctorSalt;25853964]Wasn't it "profitable" during Clinton's administration?[/QUOTE] That's all Clinton gave a shit about.
[QUOTE=amcwatters;25854135]Why would a COUNTRY SELL OR MANUFACTURE ANYTHING TO MAKE ITS OWN INCOME. BUSINESSES do this.[/QUOTE] I really don't think we are on the same page.
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