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How broke is your state?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by Air Langhi, Apr 18, 2013.

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  1. Air Langhi

    Air Langhi Contributing Member

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    <div class='visually_embed' data-category='Economy' rel='infographic'>
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  2. Kyakko

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    I'm much more interested in the deficit spending of each state. As long as you're able to afford the interest and some of the principle on the bonds, its not exactly doomsday. It's like most people paying for their mortgage.
     
  3. SamFisher

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    misleading graphic that just shows one side of the balance sheet. Yes, larger states have larger debt obligations. They also have a ****load more money.
     
  4. chrispbrown

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    Per capita is much more telling...also debt vs GDP would be nice to see
     
  5. Dairy Ashford

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    Only if you keep refinancing or renovating every year.
     
  6. MadMax

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    This x100000. It's like considering national debt in a vacuum, without considering the other side of the sheet. It's misleading.
     

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