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06-02-2010, 11:11 PM
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|  US National Debt Clock
I found this website, it is pretty neat seeing how fast the numbers go up. U.S. National Debt Clock : Real Time | 
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06-02-2010, 11:13 PM
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| Re: US National Debt Clock
I remember that from a few years back. It's incredible to see how much it's grown, and how many different things it includes now. Fascinating (but kind of scary) stuff.  | |
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06-02-2010, 11:41 PM
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| Re: US National Debt Clock
The sad part is how much of it is interest.
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06-02-2010, 11:44 PM
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The trade deficits are pretty scary, too. | |
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06-03-2010, 07:05 AM
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| Re: US National Debt Clock
 would all that go away if someone would pull the plug??  | |
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08-24-2010, 12:20 AM
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| Re: US National Debt Clock
Thank you so much for the post. It's really useful. | |
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08-24-2010, 01:19 AM
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| | metal maniac
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| Re: US National Debt Clock
Isn't anyone worried about this?
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08-24-2010, 01:31 AM
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| Re: US National Debt Clock
Originally Posted by annie  Isn't anyone worried about this? |
I think if we all worried about things we couldn't change we'd be having panic attacks everyday and eventually a lot of strokes, etc. Just how I see it! | |
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08-24-2010, 01:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Soot and Stars I think if we all worried about things we couldn't change we'd be having panic attacks everyday and eventually a lot of strokes, etc. Just how I see it! |
That's what elections are for.
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08-24-2010, 02:04 AM
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| Re: US National Debt Clock
Originally Posted by annie That's what elections are for. |
I've got opinions on this but I'm not going to talk politics in the forum.  Maybe one day we can discuss them in a PM (when my brains not fried like it is from work  ) as I do have a perspective on the election process. I respect how proactive you sound though! Peace!  | |
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08-24-2010, 02:48 AM
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| Re: US National Debt Clock
Figures that New York has the highest debt per citizen. We also have the highest taxes in the nation I might add... | |
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08-24-2010, 02:50 AM
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| | metal maniac
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| Re: US National Debt Clock
Originally Posted by Soot and Stars I've got opinions on this but I'm not going to talk politics in the forum. Maybe one day we can discuss them in a PM (when my brains not fried like it is from work ) as I do have a perspective on the election process. I respect how proactive you sound though! Peace! |
I would prefer the reactivation of the serious discussions forum. I am interested in everyone's opinions, not just a select few.
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08-24-2010, 02:51 AM
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| Re: US National Debt Clock
In Australia we pay on average 33% tax. What do you pay in the US. I think it is less. We also pay 10% GST (goods and services tax).
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08-24-2010, 10:29 AM
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| Re: US National Debt Clock
Originally Posted by annie That's what elections are for. |
I don't want to open a political discussion here but the only way any single election would make a significant change in things is if we had a 0 slate to work from.
Total anarchy would have to take place first, and I don't forsee that happening anytime soon | |
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08-24-2010, 01:27 PM
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| | Kustom Kartilage
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| Re: US National Debt Clock
Originally Posted by annie Isn't anyone worried about this? |
YES! Many Americans are concerned Annie. Most of my coworkers, small business owners, neighbors are fed up with it all. Here in Wisconsin, our "smarter than anyone else" wonderful politicos are deciding where the new 200 million dollar high speed rail stops are going to be. Unf***ing beleivable! The citizens don't want it. Unemployment is holding seriously steady and they want to build a high speed rail line? Our leaders have their priorities a tad misplaced.
I could go on but like Magic said, it truly is getting to the point where some serious gatherings will need to take place because our selfish leaders have their heads in the sand. They're all fired!!!!   | |
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