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8. If only we had somoene to run our government like a business.

Mon Mar 23, 2026, 06:46 PM

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The Treasury just declared the U.S. insolvent. The media (somehow) missed it. [View all] usonian Mar 23 OP

Then we should sell off our 1%. markodochartaigh Mar 23 #1

But who would want to buy them? haele Mar 23 #3

Bring out the Gimp. JoseBalow Mar 23 #17

Great idea. James48 Mar 23 #7

Stunning malaise Mar 23 #4

If only we had somoene to run our government like a business. ffr Mar 23 #8

What social programs are left for GOP to cut? IronLionZion Mar 23 #9

Little dark humor Blue Full Moon Mar 23 #11

They need to pay up. Blue Full Moon Mar 23 #12

As Reagan used to say, the Government spends like a drunken sailor. COL Mustard Mar 23 #13

And he'll get it... COL Mustard Mar 23 #23

I believe that there was a Roman Emperor Dan Mar 23 #14

Modern Romans have other ways to take your money. usonian Mar 23 #15

No doubt he would do it but he'd keep the money... Justice matters. Mar 23 #22

The only thing he's successful at is bankruptcy. BigmanPigman Mar 23 #16

Get it back from them who stole it. Kid Berwyn Mar 23 #20

We just sent 3000 airmen to the Middle east Oppaloopa Tuesday #24

Something something something Six117 Yesterday #25