TexasBred":2084volh said:
BK9954":2084volh said:
Owning our debt is strategic, if there was a way to shut us down along with our military, all at once put all of our bonds on the open market, create a massive sell off panic. One day the dollar sitting pretty, next day your life savings, 401k and pension worth a loaf of bread. Think about it. Some countrys slowly getting out. China was selling our bonds in quantity because the yaun was not doing so well, they know how it works. Thats why they were being accused of currency manipulation. :hide:
BK these treasury bonds ARE on the market every day of the year. I mentioned earlier the same bond may be bought and sold man times in one day. It's called profit taking. Keep in mind as well that these bonds have a maturity date and are NOT callable. They are payable at maturity. Bonds are maturing everyday and have been for many years. Investors are paid off....amazingly most buy right back in. They can sell but they can't demand. AND they have to have a buyer and one that will pay their price. You're trying to make very simple something that is a bit more complicated. You don't just get mad and demand your money. :???:
I am aware of the bond market, but if the bonds are worth half or even 1/10th compared to other currencies, who wants it. Its like a crackhead who had borrowed $100,000 from you and 2 others and all he can pay is the money he gets on the corner.
Read this article, open your eyes, get informed
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles ... ial-advice
One thing holding the dollar up is oil is priced and traded in dollars. You need it. Countries are tired of it. It was a benefit of us winning WW2. Our dominance in the middle east has been to maintain that. We invaded Iraq and had Saddam killed after he said he was going to sell oil in other currencies. Iraq was a dollar war, not oil. The last 8 years we have pulled too many troops out of a VERY unstable middle east and Russia has filled the void. You can lead a horse to water but cant make him drink. The writing is on the wall, read the news, the REAL news. I can send it to you. Get informed. Its the best way to see whats coming. Some just cant believe this great nation could ever come to ruin or disaster but we are heading the way of the Roman Empire. Its our fault as a society, we let it happen, we elected them, did nothing, and good people will suffer along with the deserving.