27 January 2009

Some numbers to remember

$11,315,000,000

The total amount of debt allowed the United States Government

$10,605,905.00

The principle amount of the debt as of January 23, 2009

$454,015,000

The cost to service that debt

From: Treasurydirect.gov

26 January 2009

Vae Victis

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Perhaps a phrase from history might make a point?

Lebensunwertes Leben


Or this picture?




"This person suffering from hereditary defects costs the community 60,000 Reichsmark during his lifetime. Fellow German, that is your money, too."
(ht: Wikipedia)