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CNBC just reported that the national debt has exceeded $16 trillion in the past hour. (Although my favorite debt clock web site still shows a few minutes to go, the Department of the Treasury’s site confirmes the dubious new record.)
On the first day of the Democratic National Convention. How utterly appropriate.
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Derek Leaberry| 9.4.12 @ 5:12PM
Ross, the Democrats are proud of the accomplishment. It shows that they care.
Mike G| 9.4.12 @ 5:14PM
Not trying to be argumentative, but while the Dems deserve most of the blame for the debt, they did have plenty of help from Repubs over the last few decades. I hope it's not too late to save the country.
aware| 9.4.12 @ 5:43PM
At last, bi-partisanship in all its glory. Years of bi-partisanship. Unstoppable now.
Hey Ross, just take a look at what is happening in Argentina right now and you see us in a couple of years, if that long.
LarryK| 9.4.12 @ 5:47PM
It's party time! Yahooo! Celebrate good times com' on.
pet products | 9.4.12 @ 10:41PM
what a huge number!should our garvonment get more control on it?
spike59| 9.5.12 @ 6:00AM
ObaMao:
"Yes we can!"