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Paleo's avatar

As Treasury Secretary, I’m committed to eliminating income taxes, replacing them with a fair consumption tax, and adopting a gold-backed currency.

https://x.com/Scott_Bessent/status/1884014609872609669

And 15 Democrats voted to confirm this right-wing nutjob who wants to install a 19th century economic model.

https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1191/vote_119_1_00019.htm#position

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Ethan (KingofSpades)'s avatar

He seems to have scrubbed it all. He also needs Congress to do any of that. Also, gold-backed currency limits liquidity and is prone to deflation.

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Paleo's avatar

I.e., depression.

I guess it was a fake account.

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Zero Cool's avatar

In other words, he's another Ron Paul type.

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