This is also why people who complain about how “our tax dollars” are spent are missing the point. Their tax dollars don’t fund the government or any of its activities. Taxes are just an inflationary control measure; money is created when the government spends it.
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arandomthought@sh.itjust.works 1 day agoThe USD is backed by a state who demands their taxes be paid in their currency, ensuring there will always be demand for said currency.
underisk@lemmy.ml 1 day ago
homes@piefed.world 1 day ago
Also, literally, tons of gold