Quote:It's a felony to *not* file, and at least make a deal on how and when to pay.Sure. But if the government earns *zero* revenue next year, then obviously, they didn't get any from you - or from anyone. That's the magnitude of economic collapse that would be necessary to generate a three trillion dollar debt increase - a total wipeout the entire tax base.
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Let's do a check up in six months. I'm betting they will be worse than now.
Better yet, let's check next year's debt increase. If it's as much as 2 trillion, I'll be surprised, unless they pass another stimulus package. If it's 3 trillion, I'll admit you had a point. If it's SIX trillion, then you should probably look into obtaining some other citizenship.
The hunger problem in the third world is a very serious one - but the causes of that problem are not all related to the current economic crisis, not by a long shot. You have a fair point that the drop in aid will mean more people die of hunger. I think "millions" is highballing it.
-Jester