Why would any rational person have long term confidence in the American dollar? Over $45 trillion in government debt, another $50 trillion in unfunded liabilities and commitments, increasing debt with every “funding” bill passed into law, a political subclass that embraces non productive socialism, despises productive capitalism, fraud advocates dependency and open borders and despite rhetoric an overall lack of real political or social will to channge from a largely demanding, passive, ignorant population. Rational people have to adapt to this sad reality.
Real wealth is in the form of property, metals and minerals. All of which are subject to harrassment by a grasping, expanding government.
As Mark Twain said, “No man’s life, liberty, or property is safe while the legislature is in session.”
“Why would any rational person have long term confidence in the American dollar? Over $45 trillion in government debt, another $50 trillion in unfunded liabilities and commitments, “
$38 trillion
“increasing debt with every “funding” bill passed into law,”
The BBB is supposed to ru a ten year surplus.
the current estimated national net worth has risen to approximately $141 trillion to $145 trillion after accounting for government debt.
The calculation works as follows:
Total Private Wealth: As of the third quarter of 2025, U.S. household and nonprofit net worth reached a record $181.6 trillion.
Government Net Position: The federal government currently has a net position of approximately -$40 trillion. This is because federal liabilities (debt and future benefits) significantly exceed the value of recorded government assets like gold, buildings, and land.
Combined Net Worth: When you subtract the government’s net deficit from the private sector’s wealth ($181.6 trillion minus ~$40 trillion), the result is a consolidated national net worth of roughly $141 trillion.
Key Contextual Updates for 2026:
National Debt Status: Total gross national debt is $38.46 trillion as of January 16, 2026. However, total federal liabilities (including $15 trillion in future veteran/employee benefits) bring the total obligation to roughly $45.5 trillion.
Asset Growth: The increase in national wealth from 2024 to early 2026 was largely driven by an AI-fueled surge in corporate equities and resilient home prices.
“Hidden” Assets: Some estimates suggest that if you were to monetize all federal lands and mineral rights (often excluded from standard accounting), the government’s assets could be worth an additional $200 trillion, which would theoretically push the total national net worth over $300 trillion.
Man are you going to feel bad when gnp growth tops 10% annually. Agree that we’re in cyclical decline . Breaking against that however is an ai industrial and technological revolution on a scale that has not been seen since the late 1800’s.
If your bet is that it’s all downhill from here— you’re going to be disappointed.
“Why would any rational person have long term confidence in the American dollar?”
It’s the only game in town.
US Markets (dollars) are worth $110 trillon.
The deepest, richest in the world.
Nothing else comes close.