Can Trillion Dollar Coins Save the Economy?

Jessica22 said:

The platinum in the trillion dollar coin does not have to equal the value of the platinum contained in it. It could weigh one ounce with a face value of $1 trillion. To be sure there are problems using the platinum coin "solution" but failure to raise the debt ceiling has equal perhaps more problems associated with it. The $16 trillion in debt was created by Congress and to not raise it is not only stupid but refusing to take responsibility for their actions. If we want to have a discussion about the budget deficits and the merits of closing them by increasing taxes/cutting spending (austerity) then we can have it, but to hold our economy hostage for the debt they created is insane.

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iguanaman said:

A default on our debt is what threatens everyones job. How are we going to reduce the deficit if we are all out of work?

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Jerry said:

I think it's time we have another game of buzz-word bingo.

Hold the economy hostage, fiscal cliff, kicking the can, assault weapon....please, stop saying stupid things.

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