The Circus of Fiscal Irresponsibility: Starring Jerome "Mr. Burns" Powell and Janet "Tinkerbell Yeller

Step right up, AMC Apes and The Meme Basket Family and witness the greatest financial farce of our time! Since February 2019, the dynamic duo at the helm of our economic Titanic—Jerome "Mr. Burns" Powell and Janet "Tinkerbell" Yellen—have managed to increase the US national debt by a staggering $12.5 trillion. That's right, folks, a cool $2.5 trillion a year! Meanwhile, the US economy, bless its struggling heart, has only managed to grow by $7.2 trillion in the same period. For every dollar of economic growth, our beloved government has conjured up $1.70 in debt—because why not, right?

Now, let's get down to the nitty-gritty. The debt-to-GDP ratio, that all-important metric which shows just how deep in the fiscal quicksand we are, currently sits at a whopping 123.7%. Yes, we're teetering on the edge of the record 126.2% reached during the pandemic. And if you thought that was bad, just wait until 2034 when it's projected to hit 130.6%. But don't worry—our government has a plan! Instead of, you know, paying off their debt, they've decided to take more money from their favorite creditor: the American taxpayer. Who needs purchasing power anyway? Certainly not the investors whose returns are being eroded by inflation, nor the ordinary citizens whose financial futures are being systematically stripped away.

And now, for the pièce de résistance: the International Monetary Fund's little nugget of wisdom. Since 1800, 51 out of 52 countries with a debt-to-GDP ratio above 130% have defaulted. The only exception? Japan. But hey, why let a little thing like historical precedent get in the way of our government's grand experiment in fiscal lunacy?

So, as we barrel toward economic oblivion, let's take a moment to appreciate the sheer audacity of our leaders. High-interest payments devouring our tax receipts, less flexibility to respond to crises, inevitable tax hikes—it's all part of the show, folks! And remember, the next time you feel that tightening in your wallet, just think of Jerome and Janet, and the masterclass they're giving in how to drive an economy into the ground. Enjoy the ride!

Since February 2019, the US national debt has increased by $12.5 trillion, or roughly $2.5 trillion a year. On the other hand, the US economy (GDP) has grown by $7.2 trillion in the same period, or approximately $1.44 trillion a year. It means that in the last five years for one unit of economic growth (GDP), the US government has created 1.7 units of debt. In other words, the US economy has been becoming less productive and more indebted as time passes. What a absolute joke, but you guy asked for a kick in the nuts so here it is the most important metric is debt as a % of the economy’s gross domestic product (GDP) as it helps to understand a country's ability to service and pay back its debts (interest and principal). Currently, the US debt-to-GDP ratio stands at 123.7%, near the all-time record of 126.2% achieved during the pandemic as the US GDP dropped dramatically during that time and debt spiked due to lockdowns. As is shown on the graph, this ratio has been quickly rising since 2007 from roughly 60%.

It is estimated by the Congressional Budget Office that in 2034 it will reach 130.6%. So instead of the Government defaulting and being responsible to pay off their debt what do they do? Simple they go and take away YOUR money from the creditor. Who do you Think the Creditor is? THE AMERICAN Taxpayer!!! The Government take away your money and are stripping away your purchasing power. your purchasing power I'm speaking on is your ability to move Stocks and Investment. That is what your GOV is taking away from you!! investors (creditors) lose their money on an inflation-adjusted basis or lose their purchasing power. Now for the Cherry On Top of this Economic Sunday and considering the New hot topic of Discussion is the JPY negative carry trade. based on the International Monetary Fund studies since 1800, 51 out of 52 countries with debt-to-GDP ratio above 130% have defaulted, either through restructuring, devaluation, high inflation, or outright default. The only exception was Japan.

Besides losing purchasing power, there are a few more negative implications for ordinary people resulting from a high level of debt in relation to GDP in a country:

1 High-interest payments, especially in relation to tax receipts could limit (crowd out) future investment spending on education, infrastructure, healthcare, or social security and in effect lower future economic growth and worsen the quality of life. Interest costs have already passed $1 trillion nominally on an annualized basis and account for 35% of tax receipts, the most in more than 25 years.

2 A high level of debt provides less flexibility in responding to a recession or a crisis. In other words, if an event like the Great Financial Crisis occurred then the government would have less room for issuing debt and the post-crisis recovery would be slower due to less ability to fund it as well as new investments.

3 A government WILL Have to raise taxes to fund more spending or to decrease/eliminate the budget deficit. If taxes go higher that would mean less income available for people and the private sector to spend on goods and services. That would again mean less economic growth, particularly in the country as the United States as consumer spending accounts there for 67.6% of GDP.

Listen, I'm not some doom-and-gloom merchant. The last thing I ever wanted was to rant about how our government is royally screwing over the American people. But for fuck's sake, they've pushed us to the limit, and guess what? We're not backing down.

Well, isn't this just a peach of a situation? Our beloved leaders have royally fucked the economy, and we're supposed to sit here twiddling our thumbs? Hell no! They think they can push us to the brink, make us give up? Newsflash, you incompetent clowns: We're just getting started. I'm done playing nice. I'm done with your red team, blue team bullshit. You want to hear something green? Here it is: You're all full of shit, and we're sick of eating it.

So listen up, you suit-wearing parasites. Your days of screwing over the American people are numbered. We see through your smoke and mirrors, your empty promises, and your self-serving "policies." You think you can silence us? Watch us get louder. You think you can break us? Watch us get stronger. It's time to flush the political toilet. No more blind loyalty to parties that don't give a rat's ass about us. We're voting for whoever has the balls to actually represent the people, not their own bloated bank accounts. The economy's in the gutter, but our resolve is sky-high. We're not giving up, we're gearing up. So brace yourselves, you corporate puppets. The people are coming, and we're bringing a storm of change that'll make your heads spin.

Remember this: Hope isn't just some fluffy ideal. It's a weapon, and we're locked and loaded. The future isn't yours to destroy – it's ours to reclaim. Get ready for a reckoning, because we're not just voting green, we're voting for a future that works for all of us, not just your greedy asses.

Game on, you bastards. Game on.