Stop Watch

The National Debt Clock has run out of numbers. It was made in 1989 in an attempt to scare our country [government] into spending within its means, by a fellow who thought maybe we shouldn't run up so much debt. Apparently back in the 80's it seemed impossible that America would ever allow its President start multiple wars and overpay its underqualified contractors enough money to go past $10 TRILLION in debt...
US debt clock runs out of digits (bbc)

THIS is whyipaytaxes.