Of course it's an "investment."
Remember. we are the government. and we are here to help.
The draft has interesting language. http://i.cdn.turner....yo08c04_xml.pdf
I like the use of the word of "authority." By whose authority do these folks have any "authority?" Certainly not the citizens of the US. Let's Declare more fiat by fiat.
"We the government, DECLARE, our financial system is sound ." (loosely translated: World please do not make a run on our banks.
Seriously we are good for it ! we promise, cross our hearts. Hope to die. 
stick a needle in my eye. 
Purty Puhleeezee with sugar on top. Dont do it. or you'll be sorry. 
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