I love it when complex things are simplified so that we can all understand.
■United States Tax revenue: $2,170,000,000,000
■Fed budget: $3,820,000,000,000
■New debt: $1,650,000,000,000
■National debt: $14,271,000,000,000
■Recent budget cut: $38,500,000,000 Now, remove 8 zeros and pretend it’s a household budget.
■Annual family income: $21,700
■Money the family spent: $38,200
■New debt on the credit card: $16,500
■Outstanding balance on credit card: $142,710
■Total budget cuts which some politicians are proud about: $385

Stop the insanity now. Vote them out and demand a balanced budget.