tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6399730406480392183.post3128598611751495631..comments2024-03-27T11:18:34.222-03:00Comments on Viable Opposition: Washington's Debt - Entering Uncharted WatersA Political Junkiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03342345936277964422noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6399730406480392183.post-90743696052029295932016-08-07T07:54:09.983-03:002016-08-07T07:54:09.983-03:00It is no secret that Washington tends to spin the ...It is no secret that Washington tends to spin the news, and in this case it is in an effort to tell you the deficit is under control and all is well. Fact is the leap from 18 to 19 trillion in government didn't take long. Many people have looked away but the National Debt Clock has not stopped ticking and has solidly passed the 19 trillion dollar threshold by 416 billion dollars.<br /><br />One thing is crystal clear, it is far easier to run up debt than to pay it off. A major concern for this writer is that in 2017 entitlements are poised to balloon causing a massive spike in government spending. More on the true numbers and this growing problem below. <br /><br /> http://brucewilds.blogspot.com/2016/02/national-debt-clock-solidly-past-19.htmlBruce Wildshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10181323607060607040noreply@blogger.com