> provide a counterpoint to the deflationary spiral criticism?

Is that the retarded idea that no one will buy anything if prices keep falling? Look no further than computers, cell phones and all manner of electronic gadgets. Their prices keep going down, but everyone keeps buying them.

If you need/want something now, you'll buy it now.

Here's a summary of the article: "The State-Controlled Mainstream Media paints a gloomy picture of a currency that can't be controlled by the State."

EDIT: Perhaps a downvoter might want to point out a flaw in what I said?