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[+] 8 points 9 months ago (4 children)
  • [+] [S] -7 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (3 children)

    I didn't insinuate anything. You're being awfully combative when we're both in agreement that his behavior is unacceptable. I also didn't call you a "dumb fuck" so from my perspective you're projecting. My major concern with your comment is that any selloff large enough to hurt the US also hurts ALL others holding US Treasury bonds so it's an extreme move to do now. That's it.

    You didn't actually say in your initial comment that you didn't mean dumping all US bonds but again, any selloff enough for them to notice or cause them to panic also hurts others. Fundamentally I agree with you (though you seem to really be looking for a fight) but I also still maintain that there are other options like I've mentioned elsewhere in the thread. If you're hellbent on going after US treasuries the other option (maybe more proportional) is for countries to stop reinvesting in them as they mature and make that known.

    ETA: I'm indifferent to downvotes but can someone at least reply to enlighten me then where I'm missing the mark here in suggesting other options, and why selling off US treasuries is a good idea at this stage?

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