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On National Debt

The 10 y.o.: So let me get this straight. From George Washington to 2008 when Obama came into office, the national debt was 10 trillion dollars. And now it is 16 trillion? When was George Washington first elected?
The 14 y.o.: The 1700s.
The 10 y.o.: I know that. I mean what year?
The 14 y.o.: Yes.

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