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KWR65

(1,098 posts) Mon Jul 13, 2020, 01:47 PM Jul 2020

Should the USA have a debt jubilee like Germany did in 1947? [View all]

This virus is not going away and there is no cure. Millions of renters starting in September will have debts they can not possible pay. A debt jubilee could be applied to renters and land owners that cater to renters. IMHO. YMMV.

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Should the USA have a debt jubilee like Germany did in 1947? [View all] KWR65 Jul 2020 OP

Yes. The capitalist system needs a fast correction. That will do it. NCjack Jul 2020 #1

It would help maybe, but... Newest Reality Jul 2020 #2

I am all for the concept of the jubilee...and sabbaticals. Moostache Jul 2020 #3

I favor a jubilee. n/t Laelth Jul 2020 #4

Jubilee enid602 Jul 2020 #5

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