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by learc83 2744 days ago
The US debt load isn't particularly high, the ability to print money isn't directly tied to reserve currency status, and selling US debt doesn't work in the way your comment suggests that it does.
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JoeAltmaier 2744 days ago
Apparently its second-worst in the world or something? Right behind Italy.

https://www.newsmax.com/finance/economy/us-debt-italy-imf/20...

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learc83 2744 days ago
It's not the 2nd worst in the world, it's not behind Italy, and it's below historic highs.
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