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| Year: | 2008 |
| Rating: | 7.6(1024) |
| Listed in: | Documentary |
| Directed by: | Patrick Creadon |
| "One Nation. Under Stress. In Debt." | |
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| Languages: | English, Mandarin |
| Gross: |
USA - 820,967 USD (1 March 2009) |
| Plot: | In February 2007, the United States federal debt stood at $8.7 trillion, more than doubling over the term of George W. Bush's presidency. The situation will only get worse over time with known future spending such as payment of social security to the baby boom generation. The issues? The United States has had a history of consumption, spending more than it has available, especially during war years, most specifically during World War II and the Iraq conflict of the 21st century. There is also a history of non saving, both by the government and by individuals which leads to lack of investment moneys. And in the new global economy, the United States has the highest trade deficit in the world, reliant on other countries, especially China which holds more than half of the United States' treasury bonds. Overriding these issues is a lack of political leadership, politicians who really don't seem to know how to get the country out of this financial hole. |
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"Born to Be Wild" Words and Music by Mars Bonfire © Songs of Universal, Inc. on behalf of Universal Music Publishing, A.D.O. Universal Music Canada, Ltd. (BMI) Performed by The Twang Courtesy of xxs records "Cruel to Be Kind" Words and Music by Ian Gomm (as Ian Robert Gomm) and Nick Lowe © Universal Music-MGB Songs on behalf of Complete Music, Ltd. (ASCAP) Performed by Nick Lowe Courtesy of Anglo Rock, Inc. Courtesy of Riviera Global Music, Ltd. By Arrangement with Ocean Park Music Group © 1978 Anglo Rock, Inc. (BMI) & Rock Music Company "Road to Victory" Words and Music by Frank Loesser Courtesy of MPL Music Publishing, Inc. d/b/p Frank Music Corp. Performed by Bing Crosby With permission of Bing Crosby Enterprises/HLC Properties, Ltd. "We've Got Another Bond to Buy" Written by Harold Adamson (uncredited) and Jimmy McHugh (uncredited) Performed by Bing Crosby With permission of Bing Crosby Enterprises/HLC Properties, Ltd. |
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