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A video explaining modern monetary theory and how with a little Marxism it can benefit everyone.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Capitalists absolutely love government debt, because it provides a vehicle for safe investment.

They bellyache about debt to bolster the austerity narrative that they use against public spending supporting working class interests.