questionmark Posted October 23, 2013 #1 Share Posted October 23, 2013 The whole world looked on as the United States embarrassed itself for three weeks with its government shutdown. China, the only other superpower, profited from the domestic dispute -- but as Washington's largest creditor, it also has cause for concern. A little before 11 a.m. last Wednesday, a newly crowned Miss America announced her presence at the White House via Twitter. At the time, most US politicians had nothing on their minds except their country's budget conflict, with Democrats and Republicans in Congress unable to agree on a new national debt limit for nearly three weeks. Then, on Wednesday, Congress was set to begin a decisive round of voting to save the country and the global economy. Even as television commentators feverishly awaited the results of the Congressional vote, this year's Miss America, 24-year-old Nina Davuluri, tweeted: "Had the pleasure of having a conversation with President @BarackObama in the Oval Office today!" Read more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartan max2 Posted October 23, 2013 #2 Share Posted October 23, 2013 China only owns 8 percent of our debt. I just want people to realize that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark_Grey Posted October 23, 2013 #3 Share Posted October 23, 2013 China only owns 8 percent of our debt. I just want people to realize that Where did you get that stat from? I've heard it's as high as 20%... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orcseeker Posted October 28, 2013 #4 Share Posted October 28, 2013 China only owns 8 percent of our debt. I just want people to realize that I highly doubt that.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spartan max2 Posted October 28, 2013 #5 Share Posted October 28, 2013 (edited) here you go people So don't listen to all the fear mongering people china does not own us Edited October 28, 2013 by spartan max2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonardo Posted October 28, 2013 #6 Share Posted October 28, 2013 The UK owns 2.5% of the US's debt! Does that mean we can have 2.5% of our old colony back? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+and-then Posted October 28, 2013 #7 Share Posted October 28, 2013 The UK owns 2.5% of the US's debt! Does that mean we can have 2.5% of our old colony back? You can have Utah - if you can take it from the inhabitants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonardo Posted October 28, 2013 #8 Share Posted October 28, 2013 You can have Utah - if you can take it from the inhabitants Bah! I was hoping for Manhatten...razzen frazzen grumble grumble. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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