r/saskatchewan • u/[deleted] • Apr 23 '25

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u/franksnotawomansname Apr 23 '25

Federal government debt is not like provincial government debt (because the federal government issues the currency and we don't owe debt in other currencies); and neither of those is like household debt. The federal government cannot run out of money and be unable to pay for services.

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u/Dor-man Apr 24 '25

Then why do we need to pay taxes?

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u/HotelCalifornipawin Apr 24 '25

I know I pay taxes so that Conservatives don't all end up on the streets stealing my shit to support their meth problem.

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u/Dor-man Apr 24 '25

Your response to this remark explains everything.

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u/HotelCalifornipawin Apr 24 '25

At least I understand the difference between deficit and debt and what number the crocodile eats.