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Because the US Media is primarily nothing more than a propaganda arm of the Federal Government. Outside of the US RT, Asia Times etc. it is freely admitted the US is already bankrupt.

Because we aren't insolvent. Just because you hate America doesn't make your wild fantasies true

Because whichever agency or publication that used this phrase might get into some serious trouble for inducing panic!

We've still got lots of Oil to be refined into solvents & fuels