Comments on: Visualizing One Trillion Dollars http://www.mint.com/blog/trends/visualizing-one-trillion-dollars/ The blog of the free, simple personal finance solution. Track all your spending automatically, find the best deals, save more money. And save the world. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:07:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: Annabelle Windemere http://www.mint.com/blog/trends/visualizing-one-trillion-dollars/comment-page-2/#comment-49627 Annabelle Windemere Wed, 02 Jun 2010 01:10:12 +0000 http://www.mint.com/blog/?p=2216#comment-49627 I'm behind you all the way. You have a right to your own view, and you ought never let other people tell you otherwise. Good on you! I’m behind you all the way. You have a right to your own view, and you ought never let other people tell you otherwise. Good on you! ]]> By: Deja Berey http://www.mint.com/blog/trends/visualizing-one-trillion-dollars/comment-page-2/#comment-49597 Deja Berey Tue, 01 Jun 2010 20:19:15 +0000 http://www.mint.com/blog/?p=2216#comment-49597 I am hoping to see more money going into research and governments doing their part. All my respect goes to those suffering, be it you personally or a member of your family. My hope is for quick medical advancement very soon to help all those in need. I am hoping to see more money going into research and governments doing their part. All my respect goes to those suffering, be it you personally or a member of your family. My hope is for quick medical advancement very soon to help all those in need. ]]> By: Bob H http://www.mint.com/blog/trends/visualizing-one-trillion-dollars/comment-page-2/#comment-49117 Bob H Mon, 31 May 2010 02:15:49 +0000 http://www.mint.com/blog/?p=2216#comment-49117 Umm, we're talking here just about the cost of these mindless wars without end in Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan and Yemen which will accomplish nothing but generate a lot of campaign contributions, guys. (and kill, maim and anger a lot of individuals on both sides in the process) Umm, we’re talking here just about the cost of these mindless wars without end in Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan and Yemen which will accomplish nothing but generate a lot of campaign contributions, guys. (and kill, maim and anger a lot of individuals on both sides in the process) ]]> By: netdrv http://www.mint.com/blog/trends/visualizing-one-trillion-dollars/comment-page-2/#comment-48683 netdrv Sun, 16 May 2010 16:33:43 +0000 http://www.mint.com/blog/?p=2216#comment-48683 Can one trillion dollars to make world peace, overcome poverty and handling lack of education around the world. Hmmm, I don't think so Can one trillion dollars to make world peace, overcome poverty and handling lack of education around the world. Hmmm, I don’t think so ]]> By: Ben http://www.mint.com/blog/trends/visualizing-one-trillion-dollars/comment-page-2/#comment-48346 Ben Thu, 06 May 2010 21:03:50 +0000 http://www.mint.com/blog/?p=2216#comment-48346 Well, that's not entirely intellectually honest, now is it? While the ethics of the whole thing were highly questionable, the fact of the matter is that we didn't just sink trillions into the bank bailout and wave goodbye; much of that money has already been repaid. So as much as I'd like an 11-month vacation, the bailout was at least marginally more responsible than that. Also, it's worrisome to see comments here that don't seem to recognize that the bailout isn't an arrow unique to Obama's quiver. The bailout was initiated (and the first wave dispersed) under Bush. For better or worse, it's one of the best examples of bipartisanship in years. But truth is pretty complicated, so let's make cool posters! Well, that’s not entirely intellectually honest, now is it?

While the ethics of the whole thing were highly questionable, the fact of the matter is that we didn’t just sink trillions into the bank bailout and wave goodbye; much of that money has already been repaid. So as much as I’d like an 11-month vacation, the bailout was at least marginally more responsible than that.

Also, it’s worrisome to see comments here that don’t seem to recognize that the bailout isn’t an arrow unique to Obama’s quiver. The bailout was initiated (and the first wave dispersed) under Bush. For better or worse, it’s one of the best examples of bipartisanship in years.

But truth is pretty complicated, so let’s make cool posters!

]]> By: Wylie Kyote http://www.mint.com/blog/trends/visualizing-one-trillion-dollars/comment-page-2/#comment-44761 Wylie Kyote Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:02:22 +0000 http://www.mint.com/blog/?p=2216#comment-44761 Frightening. In 1996 there was approximately $700 in circulation for every ounce of gold in the US reserve, today there is approximately $11000 and growing. The US government is producing money "as it needs it". That is like using your Visa card to pay your Master card. It has to end somewhere. Wylie Frightening. In 1996 there was approximately $700 in circulation for every ounce of gold in the US reserve, today there is approximately $11000 and growing. The US government is producing money “as it needs it”. That is like using your Visa card to pay your Master card. It has to end somewhere. Wylie ]]> By: Simon East http://www.mint.com/blog/trends/visualizing-one-trillion-dollars/comment-page-2/#comment-43335 Simon East Sat, 19 Dec 2009 18:36:48 +0000 http://www.mint.com/blog/?p=2216#comment-43335 Unfortunitely I think people are all suffering from diminished capacity these day's. The almighty dollar has not been backed up for decades! (Federal Reserve Note). U.S.A. is no longer a financial institution. The only thing we have going for us is fire power. I compare it to a big strong man that owes a weaker man, If the big man doesn't payback (Oh Well, Tough luck). Unfortunitely I think people are all suffering from diminished capacity these day’s.
The almighty dollar has not been backed up for decades! (Federal Reserve Note).
U.S.A. is no longer a financial institution.
The only thing we have going for us is fire power. I compare it to a big strong man that owes a weaker man, If the big man doesn’t payback (Oh Well, Tough luck). ]]> By: Jordan http://www.mint.com/blog/trends/visualizing-one-trillion-dollars/comment-page-2/#comment-42064 Jordan Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:26:58 +0000 http://www.mint.com/blog/?p=2216#comment-42064 I find if so funny that we are in debt 7 times this amount, maybe even more. Not funny - sad. I find if so funny that we are in debt 7 times this amount, maybe even more. Not funny – sad. ]]> By: polbel http://www.mint.com/blog/trends/visualizing-one-trillion-dollars/comment-page-2/#comment-36590 polbel Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:52:55 +0000 http://www.mint.com/blog/?p=2216#comment-36590 1 trillion dollars is about 1 trillion beer cans or about 320 beer cans for every adult on earth, or one big hangover every 2 weeks for all adults on the planet. 1 trillion dollars is about 1 trillion beer cans or about 320 beer cans for every adult on earth, or one big hangover every 2 weeks for all adults on the planet. ]]> By: Colby http://www.mint.com/blog/trends/visualizing-one-trillion-dollars/comment-page-2/#comment-36174 Colby Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:29:58 +0000 http://www.mint.com/blog/?p=2216#comment-36174 Opps - 264 MILLION ONE MILLION DOLLAR BILLS is ONE TRILLION Opps – 264 MILLION ONE MILLION DOLLAR BILLS is ONE TRILLION ]]>