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3. a modest level is absolutely necessary...

Reply to Cirsium (Reply #1)

Fri Jul 3, 2026, 10:29 AM

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under our current system…it’s not inherently “good” or “bad”…it’s necessary.

the alternative is deflation, and if you think that’s better, look at the great depression.

there is no stasis.

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