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I spoke with Going Underground on how Trump’s war on Iran has increased the crippling US fiscal deficit: “Trump’s war of choice on Iran is going to cost ~$1 trillion. Either that money will come out of taxpayers' pockets directly, or the Fed will monetize this deficit and cause... show more

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Richard Armantrout12 days ago

@GUnderground_TV War is a budget buster.

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@GUnderground_TV Thank you Professor, stay safe!

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