• StinkyFingerItchyBum@lemmy.ca
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    15 hours ago

    financially sound alternative

    That’s an interesting concept in this context. What’s financially sound in a possible WWIII? As far as alternatives, I think it relative. Relative to a sinking ship that will suffer severe divestment from around the world, almost anything, really.

    • protist@mander.xyz
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      14 hours ago

      It may be nice to imagine, but as long as the US continues to pay interest on Treasury bonds, US Treasuries will not be viewed as a “sinking ship.” Divestment in this case would be purely a political decision