[quote=FlyerInHi]CAr, please explain why you believe the dollar should retain its purchasing power over time.

That scenario would actually be be a capitalist’s dream because money itself would be an investment. You would avoid the need to put your money to work.[/quote]

I hire you to milk my cow for 10% of the yield and at the end of the day I give you a piece of paper that says ‘good for 1 gallon of milk’. You come back after a year and I give you 3 quarts and a speech on declining value of paper notes.