You start your comment by insinuating you hold all knowledge but that it’s a waste of time explaining things to a dumb fuck like me. Just so you know, that’s not a great way of engaging with someone.
I didn’t insinuate anything. You’re being awfully combative when we’re both in agreement that his behavior is unacceptable. I also didn’t call you a “dumb fuck” so from my perspective you’re projecting. My major concern with your comment is that any selloff large enough to hurt the US also hurts ALL others holding US Treasury bonds so it’s an extreme move to do now. That’s it.
You didn’t actually say in your initial comment that you didn’t mean dumping all US bonds but again, any selloff enough for them to notice or cause them to panic also hurts others. Fundamentally I agree with you (though you seem to really be looking for a fight) but I also still maintain that there are other options like I’ve mentioned elsewhere in the thread. If you’re hellbent on going after US treasuries the other option (maybe more proportional) is for countries to stop reinvesting in them as they mature and make that known.
ETA: I’m indifferent to downvotes but can someone at least reply to enlighten me then where I’m missing the mark here in suggesting other options, and why selling off US treasuries is a good idea at this stage?
You called it a “trade bazooka” and now you’re back tracking saying you only meant a little bit when I explained why that move is maybe not the best move right now because it hurts many countries globally. You have also yet to acknowledge my point. Who’s not replying in good faith?
Ok. The trade bazooka is something else entirely. Look it up and learn something. I said sell some US bonds AND use the trade bazooka. Since you’re only after a fight I’m not going to indulge you any further. Have a nice day.
You start your comment by insinuating you hold all knowledge but that it’s a waste of time explaining things to a dumb fuck like me. Just so you know, that’s not a great way of engaging with someone.
I’m not saying dump all US bonds. I’m saying send a signal. It’s been done before, with some success (https://edition.cnn.com/2025/04/11/business/bond-market-trump-treasury-yield-rates). I agree it’s not a perfect solution to the problem, but showing strength is the only thing a bully understands.
I didn’t insinuate anything. You’re being awfully combative when we’re both in agreement that his behavior is unacceptable. I also didn’t call you a “dumb fuck” so from my perspective you’re projecting. My major concern with your comment is that any selloff large enough to hurt the US also hurts ALL others holding US Treasury bonds so it’s an extreme move to do now. That’s it.
You didn’t actually say in your initial comment that you didn’t mean dumping all US bonds but again, any selloff enough for them to notice or cause them to panic also hurts others. Fundamentally I agree with you (though you seem to really be looking for a fight) but I also still maintain that there are other options like I’ve mentioned elsewhere in the thread. If you’re hellbent on going after US treasuries the other option (maybe more proportional) is for countries to stop reinvesting in them as they mature and make that known.
ETA: I’m indifferent to downvotes but can someone at least reply to enlighten me then where I’m missing the mark here in suggesting other options, and why selling off US treasuries is a good idea at this stage?
I said some US debt. Some is not all. I can see you’re not acting in good faith here.
You called it a “trade bazooka” and now you’re back tracking saying you only meant a little bit when I explained why that move is maybe not the best move right now because it hurts many countries globally. You have also yet to acknowledge my point. Who’s not replying in good faith?
Ok. The trade bazooka is something else entirely. Look it up and learn something. I said sell some US bonds AND use the trade bazooka. Since you’re only after a fight I’m not going to indulge you any further. Have a nice day.