With the recent budget battles in Washington and more budget battles on the near horizon some people might wonder what all the fuss is about. It's all billions and trillions and a whole lot of zeros. I think this illustration really brings it home to show just how unsutainable out national spending habit is.
• U.S. Tax revenue: $2,170,000,000,000
• Fed budget: $3,820,000,000,000
• New debt: $ 1,650,000,000,000
• National debt: $14,271,000,000,000
• Recent budget cut: $ 38,500,000,000
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Now, remove 8 zeros and pretend it's
a household budget.
• Annual family income: $21,700
• Money the family spent: $38,200
• New debt on the credit card: $16,500
• Outstanding balance on credit card: $142,710
• Total budget cuts: $385
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