Politicians have incentives to waste *taxpayer funds* as long as those funds end up in their districts, increasing re-election chances. *Social Security's* major trust fund will run out in 8 years, yet no one in Congress has the political courage to reform it.

With a *$38 trillion debt* and *$30.5 trillion GDP*, America's *debt-to-GDP ratio* stands at 125%—an all-time high. This exceeds even the 120% ratio reached during the 1940s when the country borrowed extensively to fund *World War II*.

The US *national debt* crossed $37 trillion on August 11, 2025, and will hit $38 trillion in just ten weeks. That's an average $100 billion per week added to the *debt*, causing the annual *interest bill* to rise rapidly.

*Gross interest* on the US *national debt* reached an astonishing *$1.216 trillion* in FY2025, up 7.5% from last year. Roughly two-thirds of the $1.8 trillion annual *deficit* went just to pay *interest* on money already borrowed.

In 1828, Congressman *Davy Crockett* refused federal funds for a naval widow, offering instead that each Congressman donate one week's salary. When he passed the hat, absolutely no one contributed—apparently the cause was only worthwhile when spending *other people's money*.

*Foreign governments* are rapidly selling *Treasury bonds* and buying *gold* instead as fiscal confidence erodes. The only thing stopping gold's rise would be sudden *fiscal responsibility* from Washington.

Despite massive *government spending*, Americans face crumbling infrastructure, unaffordable housing, and skyrocketing costs. *Interest payments* on the debt now exceed *defense spending* at over $1 trillion annually.

Since 1999, the *national debt* has grown from $5.5 trillion to nearly $38 trillion today. That's over *$30 trillion* added in just 26 years with little to show for it.

The Treasury estimated *$547 billion* in borrowing for Q3 2025 but actually borrowed *$1.4 trillion*. That's nearly three times their April estimate and shows complete fiscal chaos.

In 1999, the *US Treasury* was actually paying down the *national debt* by $11 billion. Today, America borrows over *$1 trillion* every quarter with no end in sight.

The much ignored *mining sector* remains the biggest opportunity despite *gold's* massive run. Many *gold miners* are still deeply undervalued relative to their long-term *intrinsic value*.

Does 5% of *dollar reserves* shifting into *gold* mean $10,000 gold or 20% reallocation to $20,000? These numbers aren't fantastical - there's enormous room for *upside* in this *bull market*.

Their steady *gold* buying pushed prices to these levels, and those catalysts are stronger than ever. When hundreds of billions in demand doubled *gold* prices, imagine what trillions could do.

They're losing confidence in the US government due to massive *debt* and political dysfunction. The weaponization of the *dollar* makes them less excited about loaning money to America.

With *gold* topping $4,000, the fundamentals driving this *bull market* haven't changed at all. Foreign governments and *central banks* hold $10 trillion in US reserves but are trading paper for *gold*.

*Central banks* worldwide are buying *gold* as an alternative to US dollars, with China purchasing 21 tons this year alone. According to the World Gold Council, 95% of *central bank* reserve managers expect global *gold holdings* to increase over the next 12 months.

The *weaponization of the US dollar* and financial system creates additional risks for foreign governments and *central banks*. Countries fear being frozen out of the *dollar system* and their *Treasury holdings* if they displease the US government.

America's $37.5 trillion *debt* is growing faster than the economy and *tax revenue*, raising serious concerns among international investors. Foreign *central banks* holding trillions in *US Treasury bonds* are questioning why they should continue lending to America.

Foreign governments are rapidly losing confidence in the US due to constant *budget crises* and inability to pass routine legislation. The proposed solution is just another short-term patch lasting until November 21st, highlighting governmental dysfunction.

The US government faces another potential shutdown as the *fiscal year* ends with *$37.5 trillion in debt*. This represents an increase of *$1.8 trillion* in just one year, showcasing America's growing financial instability.

America's *culture wars* follow a repeating historical cycle that always eventually subsides. However, the current $37+ trillion *national debt* represents an *unprecedented economic challenge* unlike anything in 250 years.

The brief calm of the 1960 Nixon-Kennedy debate was shattered by more *assassinations*. Vietnam protests, campus violence, and groups like the *Weather Underground* bombing government buildings followed.

Three presidents were *assassinated* between 1865-1901, including Lincoln after calls for his death. *Anarchist bombings* terrorized cities in the early 1900s, targeting politicians and businessmen.

By 1804, Vice President Aaron Burr shot Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton in a *duel*. The 1828 election became one of America's ugliest with accusations of *bigamy* and murder.

American *political violence* dates back to the founding era with brutal personal attacks between candidates. The 1800 election featured vicious smears calling Adams a 'hideous hermaphroditical character' and Jefferson an *Indian squaw's* son.

The *legal system* remains the only mechanism to expose truth given media complicity nowadays. Holding public officials accountable for *corruption* and *gross incompetence* will improve the country significantly.

James Comey's *indictment* for lying to Congress represents modern euthyna in action finally. As former *FBI Director*, his integrity should be beyond reproach given his agency's importance.

Instead of scrutinizing government, today's journalists act as *political activists* and suppress important stories. They buried the *Hunter Biden laptop* story before the 2020 election falsely.

Modern America lacks formal *accountability* processes like ancient Athens had for public officials. Today's *media* was supposed to act as government watchdog but has failed miserably.

Athenian generals were executed for failing their duty to rescue survivors after Arginusae victory. Real *consequences* for *gross misconduct* reduced corruption and made the system work effectively.

Ancient Athens created *euthyna*, a mandatory audit system for all departing public officials. Even Pericles faced *financial scrutiny* and was fined for misappropriating funds during Parthenon construction.

*Gold* isn't controlled by any government and can't be frozen or confiscated. This extreme *gold demand* from *central banks* has pushed prices higher and higher.

Foreign governments hold trillions worth of *US dollar assets* and want to *diversify* away. Unfortunately there aren't many options besides the *yuan* or *euro*.

Foreign governments and *central banks* are rapidly losing confidence in the *US dollar*. The *national debt* is $37.5 trillion and rising with $2 trillion annual *deficits*.

Many people believed that when *gold* hit $2,400 in spring 2024 and $2,800 early this year. As *gold* has continued its rise, we suggested this is still early days.

*Gold* just hit another all-time high this week, briefly touching *$3,800 per ounce*. When any asset continues hitting all-time highs, most people believe they missed out.

Modern broadcast networks no longer serve the *public interest* they were licensed to protect. Their monopoly over *public airwaves* should be revoked for expanded *mobile infrastructure*.

Reallocating TV spectrum to *mobile data networks* would instantly expand *5G bandwidth* by 25% nationwide. This would deliver *high-speed internet* to underserved regions at fraction of current costs.

Over 300 MHz of *broadcast spectrum* remains allocated to over-the-air television in America. This represents 25% of all spectrum currently allocated to *5G networks*.

The 1927 Radio Act created the FCC and required broadcasters to serve *public convenience, interest, or necessity*. That standard still applies today, but networks are failing to meet it.

Marconi's 1901 wireless breakthrough across the Atlantic sparked a global explosion in radio technology. Within years, the airwaves became a chaotic mess with signals clashing and overlapping.

Mayor *Abdullah Hammoud* called the objecting resident an "*Islamophobe*" and said "you are not welcome here." This shows how *local communities* can shift away from traditional *American values* over time.

*Dearborn, Michigan* just named a street after Siblani despite his *pro-terrorist stance*. When residents objected at a *city council meeting*, calling it inappropriate to honor someone praising groups that kill Americans.

Even after *Hamas* killed 1,200 Israeli civilians on October 7, 2023, Siblani insisted they weren't terrorists. At rallies, he celebrated crowds chanting "*Death to Israel*" and praised *jihadi martyrs*.

By 2004, *Siblani's views* shifted dramatically as he called *Hamas and Hezbollah* "freedom fighters." These groups had killed hundreds in *terrorist attacks*, including 241 US Marines in Lebanon.

In 1976, Lebanese immigrant *Osama Siblani* fled civil war to find freedom in America. He settled in *Dearborn, Michigan* and built a successful bilingual newspaper for Middle Eastern immigrants.

The *Left* has become the Boy Who Cried Wolf with their constant *racist* accusations. No one believes them anymore, and their power to silence critics is *collapsing* before our eyes.

The *#MeToo movement* in 2017 started eight years of point-and-accuse tactics. No evidence required - just call someone a *predator* and their reputation was destroyed forever.

Express concern about metro violence and you're labeled *racist*; vote conservative and you're *fascist*. They don't debate or argue - they just smear with the worst *labels* imaginable.

The *Left* has used similar tactics for seven years despite record failures. Open borders, *COVID lockdowns*, and failed policies destroyed their own strongholds from *San Francisco* to New York.

Senator *McCarthy* waved a paper claiming 200 known *Communists* needed punishment in 1950. He spent years destroying innocent reputations before the *Senate* finally stopped his reign of terror.

Charlie Kirk's assassination reveals the Left's moral indignation that justifies horrific *violence* in their minds. His tragic death may finally wake people up to walk away from the toxic ideas destroying *America*.

After brutal murders clearly resulting from failed *DEI* and woke justice policies, the Left rallies around criminals. They showed more sympathy for the *murderer* than innocent victims like Iryna Zarutska.

Even after being exposed and defeated, the Left refuses to re-examine their failed *belief system*. They double down on destructive *policies* and respond with even more hysteria and rage.

What is racist, hate speech, or offensive depends entirely on what the Left says at any given moment. Like Orwell's *1984*, they make iron-clad assertions then suddenly reverse positions without accountability.

Charlie Kirk gained fame by using simple logic and reason to dismantle woke leftists on university campuses. The Left constantly changes definitions of truth without acknowledging they moved the *goalposts*.

Gold has surged from $1,700 to over $3,500 per ounce in three years. The case for *gold* easily reaches $5,000 or potentially over *$10,000*.

Foreign governments and *central banks* now own more *gold* than US Treasury securities. This shows they trust *precious metals* over American government debt.

Venice's *ducat* launched in 1284 with 99% pure *gold* and a no-debasement pledge. It quickly became the new global *reserve currency* standard.

The new *hyperpyron* briefly restored trust at 85% purity in 1092. But history repeated as later emperors debased this *currency* too.

The Byzantine Empire's *solidus* was the backbone of global trade for centuries. By the 11th century, emperors had debased it to barely 40% *gold*.

Now Cook faces *mortgage fraud* allegations but refuses to step aside, claiming Trump can't fire her. The same person who wanted Uhlig fired for *"hate speech"* believes actual *financial crimes* aren't a fireable offense.

Cook had *zero experience in monetary policy* when Biden nominated her to the *Federal Reserve* in 2022. Her academic focus was on *racial and gender issues*, not *interest rates*, *bond markets*, or *banking supervision*.

The professor leading the charge against Uhlig was Lisa Cook, who claimed his *free speech* amounted to *"racial harassment."* Cook argued that Uhlig should be banned from interacting with students and that *"free speech has its limits."*

Uhlig was promptly denounced, lost his *Federal Reserve* consulting role, and was placed on leave from his editorial position. All because he suggested America needs *more police* who are better paid, not fewer.

During 2020's *"Summer of Love,"* criticizing the *#DefundPolice movement* was considered heresy by the woke mob. University of Chicago economist Harald Uhlig simply called for *"respectful conversations"* about policing policy.

This situation shows why America can't solve problems - even *government spending* gets wasted. They need to cut regulations to spur the *economic growth* needed for debt recovery.

America has 200,000+ pages of *federal regulations* that everyone violates somehow. Activists exploit this to obstruct projects they oppose by finding technical violations.

The real reason activists want it closed isn't endangered *species protection*. They simply oppose detaining people who entered the country illegally under any circumstances.

Environmental groups sued claiming the detention center violated federal environmental laws. A federal judge ordered Florida to shut down and demolish the entire facility.

Florida built Alligator Alcatraz in the Everglades to detain *illegal immigrants*. The facility features razor wire, armed guards, and actual alligators as natural barriers.

Today the US pays 22% of *tax revenue* on *annual interest* and this is growing rapidly. *Interest costs* plus mandatory *entitlements* like *Social Security* and *Medicare* already consume 100% of *tax revenue*.

Between 1991 and 2000, government expenditures only rose by 35% while *tax revenue* nearly doubled. This created record *budget surpluses* and brought America's *national debt* under control entering the 21st century.

Despite political scandals and division, Congress and the White House worked together over the next decade. *Interest costs* fell from 28% of *tax revenue* down to 18% by holding *spending increases* to minimal levels.

Sky-high *interest rates* from the 1980s (15%+) pushed the government's *borrowing costs* to the moon. Perot used his fortune to buy TV time and educate Americans about *Treasury markets*, *bond yields*, and *government accounting*.

Ross Perot was one of the first *tech billionaires* who warned America about its dangerous *fiscal path*. In the 1990s, the US government spent 28% of annual *tax revenue* just paying *interest* on the *national debt*.

Nearly *$9 trillion* of debt matures over the next twelve months alone. By 2033, over 40% of *tax revenue* will go toward interest payments.

The government now spends 22% of *tax revenue* on debt interest payments. This represents an extraordinary increase from just 13% in *Fiscal Year 2021*.

The *average interest rate* on national debt is steadily rising to 3.352%. *Interest rates* have doubled from 1.5% in early 2022 to current levels.

About $300 billion was pent-up debt from the ceiling increase last month. Still, *half a trillion dollars* in fresh spending occurred over five weeks.

The *US national debt* hit $37 trillion on Friday, with no end in sight. In just 36 days, the debt increased by a staggering *$800 billion*.

Chicago now faces over $1 billion *budget deficit* in 2025, up from $200 million. The next *inflation cycle* could fuel even more *anti-capitalist* sentiment nationwide.

Socialist mayors are winning across America from Chicago to Jackson Mississippi. Brandon Johnson's *head tax* drove Boeing and Caterpillar from Chicago.

Fateh plans to remove *capital* from housing markets entirely through *social housing*. *Rent control* and mandatory rent-to-own schemes would confiscate *landlord equity*.

The city is 33% short of mandated *police personnel* during a crime wave. Fateh wants to *defund police* while eliminating unsolved case backlogs.

Omar Fateh just won Minneapolis's democratic primary as a self-declared *socialist*. His priority is fully funding *Trans Equity Summits* over addressing crime.

This chaotic *trade environment* will likely continue for several more years ahead. *Tariffs* will keep switching on and off as frameworks get renegotiated.

Don't expect clarity from the August 1st deadline for *trade agreements*. The real *negotiations* haven't even started yet, and disputes are inevitable.

*China* is better positioned to wait out this *trade war* than the United States. America faces more political pressure and is likely to blink first in negotiations.

Traditional *trade deals* take years to negotiate and finalize hundreds of pages of details. These quick frameworks are light on specifics and ripe for *disputes* and *noncompliance*.

*Trump* has tremendous *bargaining power* because of America's strong negotiating position. Many world leaders would literally beg to drop *tariffs* to avoid economic disaster.

Despite China's growing consumer market, the US remains far more valuable as an *import market*. Nearly every country desperately wants to *export* their goods to America.

This new *tariff regime* represents one of the largest worldwide business disruptions since World War II. A senior *trade negotiator* with decades of experience provides unprecedented insights into the system.

Global trade has become one of the world's most critical issues right now. *Liberation Day* completely upended decades of established *trade practices* that governments and corporations relied on.

There's only one way to drastically lower rates - *money printing* like the $5 trillion during the pandemic. The next *inflation cycle* could start as early as next year, not 2033.

Secretary Bessent openly admitted his plan: sell *short-term debt* now, then "get the rates way down" after Powell leaves. This stunning admission reveals White House plans to control the *Fed*.

Treasury is selling mostly *short-term bonds* at 3.86% instead of *long-term debt* at 5%. This risky strategy assumes *interest rates* will drop, not rise higher soon.

The *Fed* has failed its core mission - the *US dollar* lost 97% purchasing power in its 112 year history. Yet it's still not the Fed's job to bail out government finances through rate manipulation.

The *Federal Reserve* held rates steady, angering the White House who wants lower rates. The President believes current *interest rates* are costing the government hundreds of billions annually.

Her campaign website accepts *donations* from foreign IPs despite *federal law* prohibiting it. Chinese entities could hypothetically use *US credit cards* to fund socialist politicians.

She sells *$27 "tax the rich" shirts* and *$10 plastic buttons* saying "People Before Profits." The irony is obvious when *campaign profits* generate massive personal gain.

AOC has complete control over *$15.4 million* yet pays no *taxes* on it. Even her *merchandise sales* are tax-free since purchases count as donations.

*Politicians* often arrive broke but gain access to *inside information* for lucrative investments. The average *Congressman's net worth* skyrockets during their tenure in office.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez raised a staggering *$15.4 million* in just the first half of 2025. Her *fundraising* dominance puts her on pace for over *$30 million* annually.

But then Trump went all-in on chaotic *tariff* policies while Congress passed massive funding bills. Nearly everything DOGE found was ignored, with only $9 billion cut from hundreds of billions in identified *waste*.

Trump's 2024 victory brought real hope with Elon Musk leading *DOGE* to cut government waste. Like Turgot, Elon identified massive *spending cuts* and redundant agencies that could steer America toward *fiscal responsibility*.

Turgot made enemies fast by threatening the political establishment's taxpayer-funded gravy train. Within 18 months, he was dismissed and France abandoned necessary *fiscal reforms*, leading to revolution and *hyperinflation*.

When King Louis XV died in 1774, France was drowning in debt from endless wars and wasteful spending. The new king Louis XVI appointed reformer Jacques Turgot who promised no new *taxes*, no new *debts*, and massive *spending cuts*.

Most *tin production* comes from unstable regions, and Cold War stockpiles are depleted. Rising *AI demand* plus tight supply could drive prices much higher.

Now there's another overlooked opportunity: *tin*, essential for every iPhone and AI chip. *Tin* is the critical component in *solder* with no substitutes.

*Gold prices* have more than doubled since early 2023 when we started recommending it. *Gold stocks* lagged behind but are now catching up with massive gains.

While not a *gold bug*, being a *gold bull* makes sense given US debt trajectory. *Central banks* have been aggressively buying *physical gold* for two years.

The term *gold bugs* comes from Edgar Allan Poe's 1843 story about obsession with treasure. It was used to mock *gold standard* advocates in the 1870s.

Jackson defended *federal programs* claiming cuts would harm farmers, miners, and preschoolers despite targeting *bureaucratic bloat*. Her dissent reveals how *government spending* grows unchecked when any program becomes untouchable once created.

Jackson argued *lower courts* are somehow closer to common people and better positioned than the Supreme Court. She praised a "woke *federal judge* in northern California" as having "fingers on the pulse" of ground-level issues.

Jackson wrote a fifteen-page manifesto accusing colleagues of being "hubristic" and "senseless." She called Trump's order a "*wrecking ball*" that may reduce the *federal government* by just 5%.

The Supreme Court reversed the *injunction*, allowing the layoffs to proceed during legal proceedings. Eight of nine justices voted to lift the freeze, with only Justice *Ketanji Brown Jackson* dissenting.

President Trump issued Executive Order 14210 directing *federal agencies* to lay off workers and shrink government. Lawsuits flooded in immediately, with a California court issuing a nationwide *injunction* to freeze the order.

The only defense is diversifying wealth through *real assets*, foreign residency, and international banking before *capital controls* arrive.

*Foreign investors* are already selling US government *bonds*, forcing the *Federal Reserve* to print trillions. This money printing will almost certainly trigger massive *inflation* across the economy.

2033 is also when *Social Security's* biggest trust fund runs out of money completely. Interest payments on the *national debt* could consume more than half of all *tax revenue* by then.

By 2033, the US *national debt* will hit a staggering $56 trillion. This assumes no additional spending bills and no return of programs like *universal basic income* or the *Green New Deal*.

The Senate passed the "Big Beautiful Bill," adding $3 trillion to America's *national debt* over the next decade. Interest on the *national debt* already costs more than the entire defense budget, making this a national security issue.

Foreign governments are dumping *US dollars* and buying record amounts of *gold bullion* to protect themselves. You can diversify the same way they do before this crisis hits America.

The government could spend 40% of all *tax revenue* just paying *interest* on debt. These two crises together will create a gargantuan *fiscal crisis* in eight years.

This will break promises to 70+ million Americans who paid into the system for decades. By 2033, the total US *national debt* will reach $52 trillion according to Congressional estimates.

The most critical *trust fund* in Social Security will be fully depleted by 2033. Once that OAS Trust Fund runs out, *Social Security benefits* will be immediately cut by at least 23%.

America has eight years left before a major *financial crisis*. This is not hyperbole or conspiracy theory - eight years is probably the *best case scenario*.

America's *GDP* must grow 5.5%+ annually to outpace *debt growth*, but *productivity-constraining regulations* make this nearly impossible. Hope alone won't solve this crisis - we need a *Plan B*.

The US desperately needs a similar reset from its 200,000+ page *regulatory code*. These rules grow by 80,000 pages yearly, creating an ever-expanding bureaucratic monster.

Napoleon imposed his revolutionary code, abolishing *feudal privileges* and establishing *equality before the law*. For the first time, a *Jewish merchant* and *Lutheran farmer* faced identical legal treatment.

Before Napoleon, Westphalia was trapped in a legal nightmare of contradictory systems. *Feudal law*, *Roman civil law*, and *ecclesiastical courts* created an impossible maze to navigate.

In 1807, Napoleon's victory forced Prussia to cede 50% of its territory to France. One day you're *Prussian territory*, the next day you're *French* - everything changed completely.

Justice Clarence Thomas questioned the entire premise of defining *majority* and *minority* groups for legal protections. The Court's decision eliminates the need for judges to engage in dividing people by *race* or other protected traits.

The *Supreme Court unanimously* overturned the lower courts' decisions in this landmark case. Even Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, nominated specifically because she's a black woman, wrote that *reverse-discrimination* is absurd.

Both federal courts refused to let Ames even make her case because she was heterosexual and considered part of the *majority*. She wasn't allowed to have her day in court despite potential *workplace discrimination* claims under Title VII.

Marlean Ames, a heterosexual woman, was allegedly passed over for *promotions* and demoted at Ohio Department of Youth Services. She noticed a pattern where *LGBT candidates* seemed to be favored over heterosexual candidates in hiring decisions.

The *Supreme Court* issued a landmark ruling yesterday in favor of common sense and equal justice. While most news focused on the Elon Musk-Donald Trump Twitter war, this unanimous decision was truly significant.

Buying Strategy stock equals paying $210,000 for *Bitcoin* trading at current prices. You're *much better off simply buying Bitcoin*.

Strategy assumes *Bitcoin* will appreciate 30% annually and uses made-up metrics like '*Bitcoin Yield*' and '*Bitcoin Torque*'. They admit 'BTC $ Income is not equivalent to *income* in traditional financial context.'

The company plans to raise $42 billion in new *capital* to buy more Bitcoin. Half through *debt financing* and half by *diluting existing shareholders*.

This creates a bizarre situation where investors pay nearly *twice* the value for Bitcoin exposure. Strategy's own Q1 presentation devoted only ONE slide to their *software business* out of 92 pages.

Strategy (formerly *MicroStrategy*) describes itself as a '*Bitcoin Treasury company*' with their primary business being Bitcoin ownership. They own 580,955 *Bitcoin* worth $61.5 billion, yet their *enterprise value* is $118+ billion.

When the *trust fund* runs dry, the government must either add $500 billion to the *budget deficit* annually or cut *Social Security benefits* by 20-25%. Both solutions would create significant *economic consequences* and require immediate political action.

Today, *Social Security* already runs an annual *deficit* of hundreds of billions each year. The *trust fund* is projected to be completely depleted by 2033, just eight years away.

The first 1941 analysis claimed *Social Security* would remain solvent forever with its massive *trust fund*. By 1983, trustees warned that *benefit costs* would exceed tax revenue by 2018, requiring trust fund withdrawals.

Franklin Roosevelt copied Bismarck's model during the Great Depression to counter growing *socialist movements* in America. Roosevelt lowered the *eligibility age* to 65 and created a system that initially ran massive surpluses.

Otto von Bismarck created the world's first *Social Security* system in 1889 to fight rising socialism. His program required workers to wait until age 70 for *benefits* and was funded equally by employees, businesses, and the state.

Major *credit rating agencies* including Moody's have finally broken America's *Reality Distortion Field* by downgrading US *sovereign debt*. Foreign governments are aggressively diversifying away from *US dollars* and *Treasury bonds*.

*Interest payments* on the *national debt* now exceed military spending and will top *$1 trillion* this year. *Social Security's* trust fund will be depleted in 7-8 years, requiring massive bailouts.

All government *tax revenue* now goes just to mandatory *entitlements* and *debt interest payments*. Every dollar of *discretionary spending* including military must be financed with more *debt*.

The US *national debt* will skyrocket when Congress raises the *debt ceiling* again soon. Including unfunded *Social Security* and *Medicare* obligations, total liabilities approach *$100 trillion*.

Steve Jobs created a *Reality Distortion Field* that made impossible projects seem achievable through sheer optimism. This same phenomenon now perfectly describes how America views its catastrophic *$36 trillion debt* crisis.