Larry Kudlow on the Shrinking U.S. Deficit

[andysocial]

The Economics Editor at the National Review says the U.S. deficit is shrinking.

He's right. The deficit is shrinking. That does not mean the debt is shrinking. Deficit means, "how much more in the hole we're going to be at the end of 2005 compared to the end of 2004." So, good news! Last year the U.S. added an extra 413 billion (that's 9 zeros) to your debt. This year, the fine stewards of your tax dollars only plan to add 355 billion (still 9 zeros) to the unfathomable burden we're passing on to future generations. Great news. Fantastic.

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[robont.livejournal.com]

Know I've mentioned it before, but this site is a fabulous way to put it into perspective:

http://www.brillig.com/debt_clock/

almost 26 grand for each man women and child....

[andysocial]

I just refreshed a few times and watched another million dollars disappear into the ether. Neat.

*frustrated sigh*