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The rantings, philosophies, and memories of a retired military, ex-diplomat, tattooed biker chick, quilting o'lady, pagan college student step-mom.

No guilt trip here - I refuse to to cave into that trap - about anything. Everything happens for a reason (Karma? Fate? Destiny? Dumb Luck? or Free Will...) and it is what it is. I've come to a point in my life where I can accept that.

Eveyone always told me to write a book, because I have so many funny stories, life experiences, unique view points...but, a book? What a pain in the ass. Blogging seemed like the next best thing, so, if you're ready (and there's room enough for everyone!) fire up the bikes and lets ride....

Sunday, January 17, 2010

$12,258,545,028,915.24


That's $12 TRILLION, 258 BILLION, 545 MILLION, 28 THOUSAND, 915 DOLLARS and 24 cents.

According to TreasuryDirect.gov (http://www.treasurydirect.gov/NP/BPDLogin?application=np) that is the current Total Public Outstanding Debt....PUBLIC, meaning, you and me. That's what the government has spent, and we're stuck with the bill.

Look at this:

New Spending by our elected officials:

$700 BILLION on TARP (that the people didn't want)

$787 BILLION on a Stimulus that has not stimulated anything but more debt

$180 BILLION on the AIG bailout (using Taxpayer $ to bail out a PRIVATE company???)
$ 83 BILLION on the Auto Industry Bailout (like we're ever going to see a penny of that $ paid back...)

$115 BILLION on the Freddy/Fanny Fiasco (and I don't think thery're done bailing them out yet...)

and, the BEST:
$1 TRILLION on Health Care: if you think the Government is going to save money with this new health care crazyness, I've got a bridge in Arizona to sell you.

How much revenue has the Government generated? $0

So, expect your taxes to increase. If you think Congress/Obama are NOT going to raise taxes, then you're just stupid.

Write, Fax, Call, and e-mail your elected representitves and tell them to stop spending $$$ they don't have!


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