U.S. Debt Outgrows Debt Clock

American VoicesEconomyrecessionbusiness ISSUE 44•42 Oct 13, 2008

The national debt has surpassed $10 trillion, thereby exceeding the 13 digits the National Debt Clock in New York's Times Square. What do you think?

  • “That's a debt clock? I thought it was just a sign that counted to 10 trillion.”

    Clark Mariano –
    Maitre D'

  • “Look, if everyone just donated one dollar, we would have enough money to buy a new debt clock.”

    Françcoise Lefevre –
    Systems Analyst

  • “At least the McDonald's sign still keeps track of the billions served…. It doesn't? Oh, man. These are dark times.”

    Mark Wiedenbach –
    Surveyor

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