5 hours ago5 hr The US debt illustrated in two different waysThe time line one per also gives some pointers to why the debt rose (unlike the debt per president which conveniently glosses over which factors caused it to rise)https://www.us-debt-clock.com/debt-historyThe next one, per president gives less details other than whoever was the incumbent that term and which party had the presidency (no explanation for why money was needed, like Reagans tax break for the rich or Covid etc.)https://www.us-debt-clock.com/presidents “He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would surely suffice.” - Albert Einstein
5 hours ago5 hr 40 minutes ago, rjshae said:Sure, sure. Republicans are just far more hypocritical about it, running on balancing the budget when they're out of power, then running up the debt when they have control.They are also cutting programs that help people while ratcheting up the budget for ICE and the military. Lets cut medicaid, but at least we have the resources to deport people who overstay their visas. 🙄
4 hours ago4 hr Looks like Canada is going to get shafted with the trade deal, certainly the auto industry here is going to get mauled.I guess if it is going to die, we should let China in, maybe that can gut the Americans some. Edited 4 hours ago4 hr by Malcador Why has elegance found so little following? Elegance has the disadvantage that hard work is needed to achieve it and a good education to appreciate it. - Edsger Wybe Dijkstra
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