 ::these are strong and angry words, not interested in discussion or consensus: ::Blatantly misrepresenting: How? The quote is not misrepresenting. ::Cherry picking out of context: How ? it is Paul Krugman's a definition of fiat money. what more context would you want? ::what is it supposed to mean: this  is one more form of a definition. ::I neither crammed , nor is there anything nefarious, with all due respect.  ::Your deletions show intolerance for other editors contributions, I find your talk is uncivil.  ::Your reversals and the above sound like you are the boss of this site, without reasoning.   