So I think we've had a little sample pack of modern monetary theory, which is a, a new phrase for an old idea that you can debase the currency, that deficits don't matter. You know, We have our own currency, so we could just print more money. Why would we even need to tax? Since deficits don't matter, why do we need to collect taxes? Is it just because we hate rich people? Anyone? (03:36–03:40)
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Asserts that the U.S. could print more money because it has its own currency.
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