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Ross Warnell's avatar

We are playing with financial nitroglycerine.

Our fiat currency system came into being after the Gread Depression revealed the serious limitations of the gold standard. It is based on nothing more than the "full faith and credit of the United States". It is a system based on the social contract.

Jim Warford's avatar

The damage to reliable government data is an important part of Trump's Fascistic destruction of truth. The consequences will be felt for generations. My great fear is that we will cross a point at which recovery may be impossible.

Donna Knipp's avatar

Great piece. Absolutely correct.

Tom Donahue's avatar

James sobering comments reflect the political reality of America's current leadership. Erroneous reports prevent citizens from making informed decisions to modify their business needs and personal financial investments. We find ourselves outside looking in as corporations and billionaires gain access to accurate information to further the financial gap. Another example between the "haves and the have nots". We must resist, vote all GOP out of office and hold these individuals accountable.