434 2 #1 October 9, 2008 Is there something we do not understand or can we just close the case and call USA bankrupt? http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7660409.stm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,150 #2 October 9, 2008 A pile of $1 bills equal in value to the US debt would reach to the Moon, and have enough left over to come back to Earth, and still have enough left over to go back to the Moon again. Thanks, Ronnie, thanks George W.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #3 October 9, 2008 Quote The clock's owners say two more zeros will be added, allowing the clock to record a quadrillion dollars of debt. Quadrillion? Really? lol... well, not lol, but lol nonetheless...Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #4 October 9, 2008 Quote Thanks, Ronnie, thanks George W. That's the bulk of it. Granted, with W's previous financial performance, it was unrealistic to expect much better from him. It's amazing so many people voted for him...many of them twice! Doesn't anyone remember that the mechanisms by which Reagan is credited with bringing down the USSR were primarily financial? His moves forced them to spend more than they could afford while simultaneously reducing their revenues. 20 years later, we don't need anyone doing this to us...we're doing it to ourselves. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #5 October 9, 2008 Quote Thanks, Ronnie, thanks George W. Well Done America... Congratulations on your new record. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
434 2 #6 October 9, 2008 Congratulations world! It is not only USA it will affect! It is not only USA to blaim! Also the silent puppies who have come along to let this happens! Now we all have to pay, and Island is first out on the list! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,119 #7 October 9, 2008 >The clock's owners say two more zeros will be added, allowing the clock to >record a quadrillion dollars of debt. Yep. I often wonder why the manufacturers of gas pumps limited them to $99.99 a gallon. Seems short-sighted to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #8 October 9, 2008 Quote >The clock's owners say two more zeros will be added, allowing the clock to >record a quadrillion dollars of debt. Yep. I often wonder why the manufacturers of gas pumps limited them to $99.99 a gallon. Seems short-sighted to me. The gas station across the street from my office still uses the old analog pumps (rotating wheels). They only have 3 wheels, and the highest number on the far left wheel is two...so 2.99 is the highest per gallon price they can work with. Ever since gas went over 3 bucks a gallon, they've simply halved whatever they're charging and expect the customers to come in and report a sale of double the displayed value. I find it funny, and continued going there until two weeks ago when I found (too late) that they were charging 38 cents more than the station kitty-corner to them (which was running around average). I asked why they were so far off and they said they still had to pay for their last delivery which had been at a higher price. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrewEckhardt 0 #9 October 9, 2008 Quote I find it funny, and continued going there until two weeks ago when I found (too late) that they were charging 38 cents more than the station kitty-corner to them (which was running around average). I asked why they were so far off and they said they still had to pay for their last delivery which had been at a higher price. Blues, Dave I pass two gas stations on my way to work. One has gas for the same $4.32 they've been charging for at least a month. The other is $3.65 and five cents less if you pay cash. I don't see many people fill up at the more expensive station. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akarunway 1 #10 October 9, 2008 Quote Is there something we do not understand or can we just close the case and call USA bankrupt? http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7660409.stm I'm sure the new clock will be "Made in China" I hold it true, whate'er befall; I feel it, when I sorrow most; 'Tis better to have loved and lost Than never to have loved at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucky... 0 #11 October 9, 2008 Quote Quote The clock's owners say two more zeros will be added, allowing the clock to record a quadrillion dollars of debt. Quadrillion? Really? lol... well, not lol, but lol nonetheless... That should get us thru McCain's first term. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucky... 0 #12 October 9, 2008 QuoteA pile of $1 bills equal in value to the US debt would reach to the Moon, and have enough left over to come back to Earth, and still have enough left over to go back to the Moon again. Thanks, Ronnie, thanks George W. How do they get the moon to stay still long enough to do that? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,150 #13 October 9, 2008 QuoteQuoteA pile of $1 bills equal in value to the US debt would reach to the Moon, and have enough left over to come back to Earth, and still have enough left over to go back to the Moon again. Thanks, Ronnie, thanks George W. How do they get the moon to stay still long enough to do that? Voodoo. Like the economic theories that produced the debt.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
