US Debt & Shared Reality

So WTF is the deal with US national Debt? Are Republicans completely insane to (claim to) be so worried about it? How should we feel about the debt ceiling? In an era where economic uncertainties loom large, understanding the intricacies of this fiscal challenge is more crucial than ever. In this episode, our dynamic duo sheds light on the history of the US national debt, its implications for the nation's financial health, and why some kind of agreement on whether it's a real problem is necessary. Is there a way to break free from the perpetual cycle of debt ceiling debates that seem to grip the nation periodically? Tune in as Rob and Ruairi explore the potential role of taxation as a key player in resolving the debt conundrum. Could a strategic approach to taxes be the missing piece to this economic puzzle? ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Books⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok

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The More Freedom Foundation is trying to save the world every week. We’re at an odd point in history. We could be on the cusp of a new Golden Age, or we could be marching down the path to World War III. Despite the picture presented by most of our media, the world really is in great shape. The world is governed by US power and a set of institutions that have largely succeeded in bringing about unparalleled peace and prosperity. The only country strong enough to tear down this Pax Americana is the US itself.