• EdibleFriend@lemmy.world
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      9 months ago

      100% true. We are kind of a tad bit important to the world economy. The way I worded it was over the top for comedic value but when it comes down to it, if America goes down its gonna be an absolute fucking mess for everyone.

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        9 months ago

        The number of countries that pegged their currency to the USD is staggering. If the US defaults for any reason the global economy ceases to exist. Crashed by Adam Tooze is a great deep dive into the 2008 financial crises and goes in depth on how interconnected all the major economies are.

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        9 months ago

        You’re also forgetting the general slide into fascism that could have far more dire effects on the world.