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AZJonnie

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4. I'm not doubting you but I'm confused of the mechanism that leaves us screwed if they sell them?

Reply to aggiesal (Reply #2)

Wed Jan 21, 2026, 03:57 AM

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Is it kinda like if want to sell my house and get the most equity out of it as possible but suddenly 10% of the people in my city put their homes up for sale at the same time, I'd be screwed as it would drive the value of my home way down?

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Not yet. When they start selling all $3.4T in US Bonds (about 10% of our debt), that's when we're screwed. n/t aggiesal Wednesday #2

I'm not doubting you but I'm confused of the mechanism that leaves us screwed if they sell them? AZJonnie Wednesday #4

No, it's more like a run on the bank. ... aggiesal Wednesday #5

Thanks! But well so here's my confusion, your description said 'sell' their treasuries AZJonnie Yesterday #6

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