We’ll never know for sure, but it seems quite plausible that the greatest harm the Phoenix inflicted on America was accomplished with paper, not gunpowder.
At a time when trust in institutions, currencies, and even infrastructure is weakening, holding some of your wealth in tangible, physical assets just makes sense.
The popularity of DOGE shows that Americans still want a much smaller government. That is great news, and the country owes a debt of gratitude to Elon for reminding us of this.