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 how else do you build a reserve with poor working habits and a spending problem?  
 Can they not purchase it? 
 They don't have any money, so they can't purchase anything without stealing the money first 
 Can they not issue debt? 
 yes but with what money? the US government doesnt have surplus cash flow and even of they did they don't produce any goods so its from taxes or confescation or printing.  
 Issue debt?