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Re:A Ponzi scheme that works by steveplace on Saturday December 26, 2009 @12:30AM (#1015746)
Sidestepping the question, let's ask:

1. If the US defaults, what country can I move to that will substantially increase my odds of success?

2. If fiat currencies hyperinflate, [same question]?

There's a very, very short list to answer those questions.

Re:A Ponzi scheme that works by aristus on Saturday December 26, 2009 @04:56PM (#1016312)
Hmm. A country that:

1) doesn't hold US debt and does not do substantial trade with the US (sorry Canada, Japan, Mexico, et al)

2) Has large reserves of gold, petroleum or industrial minerals.

3) wants skilled English-speaking immigrants

... that leaves South Africa, Brazil, and... maybe AU?

Re:A Ponzi scheme that works by steveplace on Tuesday December 29, 2009 @08:15PM (#1021708)
If you have 2, then you need 1. I'm thinking about Brazil's offshore reserves.