Luke 6:35 (NKJV) -
But love your enemies, do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return; and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High. For He is kind to the unthankful and evil.
The world is in debt, but to itself. Where does the money come from when a country borrows money, as we see with national deficits and debt?
National debts are typically borrowed from a variety of sources, including individuals, corporations, financial institutions, and other countries. In most cases, national debts are issued in the form of government bonds, which are essentially IOUs that promise to pay back the borrowed money with interest over a set period of time.
Individuals and corporations can buy government bonds directly from the government or through a broker. Financial institutions such as banks and pension funds also invest in government bonds, often as a way to diversify their portfolios and earn a steady stream of income. In addition, other countries may invest in the bonds of another country as a way to earn a return on their excess foreign currency reserves.
The size of a country's national debt can have significant economic and political implications, as it can affect the country's credit rating, interest rates, and ability to borrow money in the future. In some cases, excessive national debt can lead to financial crises and economic instability, as we have seen in several countries over the years.
*average person gets thrown through 3 windows a year* factoid is actually just a statistical error. average person gets thrown through 0 windows per year. Trafalgar Law, who has been experiencing defenestration since he was 10 years old, is an outlier and should not have been counted
Big Media’s lobbyists have been running a smear campaign trying to paint the Internet Archive as a greedy big tech operation bent on stealing books—which is totally absurd. If you’ve ever used the WayBack Machine, listened to their wonderful archives of live music, or checked out one of their 37 million texts, it’s time to speak up. On March 20, everyone is showing their support for the Internet Archive during oral arguments.
Here's how you can help:
The Internet Archive is our library, a massive collection of knowledge and culture accessible to anyone with an internet connection. Don't let greedy publishers burn down the next Library of Alexandria!
And if you're absolutely certain you don't use or need the Internet Archive, take a look at their projects first, you might be surprised. Those are all at risk too.