All I know about the national debt is it is about 3 light years ahead of us.
And accelerating.
So, it is expanding faster than the known galaxy. About right I guess.
From reason #4
“Think about it this way: If the government spends $1 billion more than it receives in taxes, that money doesnt just disappear it flows into the hands of workers or companies or institutions”
Wonder how many FReepers are at the top tier of this great money give away?
Just wait for the interest rate to rise on that balance, the government of the USA will not be able to pay for anything else.