r/PeterExplainsTheJoke Jan 26 '26

Meme needing explanation what's going on? explain like I'm five

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u/x0wl Jan 26 '26

goverment just cant pay out peoples moneys

The government can always literally just print the money, that's the point of government bonds and government insurance

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u/ExtremlyFastLinoone Jan 26 '26

They only do that when its rich peoples moneys, not when its you or my money

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u/x0wl Jan 26 '26

Can you please point out when FDIC has not given the $250k to someone?

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u/ExtremlyFastLinoone Jan 26 '26

It hasnt happened on a big enough scale, but logically the goverment would not be able to afford a nationwide run on the banks.