US Debt Clock

[alisonb]

Was looking through different countries debt, more specifically SA's and came across this - some of you may find it interesting......
http://www.usdebtclock.org/

And a breakdown of monies owed to other countries(there is a reason why you have so many 'made in China' products on your shelves ;-) ) -

Which Foreign governments own the most U.S. debt?
Answer: Here is the Top 10 (as of May/2011)

1. China, Mainland, $1159.8 billion dollars
2. Japan, $912.4 billion dollars
3. United Kingdom, $346.5 billion dollars
4. Oil Exporters*, $229.8 billion dollars
5. Brazil, $211.4 billion dollars
6. All Other, $202.5 billion dollars
7. Taiwan, $153.4 billion dollars
8. Carib Bnkng Ctrs**, $148.3 billion dollars
9. Hong Kong, $121.9 billion dollars
10. Russia, $115.2 billion dollars

*Includes oil exporting countries such as Saudi Arabia and Iran

**includes countries such as Bermuda and the Cayman Islands

 

[Anonymous]

Amazingly sad isn't it

 

[hurleyjd]

Please post who the rest of the national debt is owed to. We at least deserve that.

 

[gimpyrancher]

I'd love to know which of these countries we owe have had the most american jobs sent to them?

 

[Anonymous]

Gimpy, the list posted has those answers in the same order. Just change the title to " jobs exported"