federal debt, at 69% of GDP, is the highest since just after WWII (CBO).  The U.S. budget deficit, now at 9.5% of the economy, is the highest since WWII (CBO).  U.S. Treasury debt has been downgraded for the first time in history, meaning the U.S. government no longer ranks among risk-free borrowers (S&P). ttp://profile.yahoo.com/C3VS25NROUKYODW\\... jennifer Hey Moodys is tossing around another downgrade!!!!!!!! StillWatching2 Good News ! He is for rich people -- those "RICH PEOPLE" Obama wants to TAX! AND when you think GLOBALY not nationally, nearly ALL AMERICANS are in the "TOP 1%" = certainly 10% ! So voting for Romney is just -- The AMERICAN -- thing to Do! Thanks LHG !! ttp://profile.yahoo.com/C3VS25NROUKYODW\\... jennifer Let us face the facts...businesses are scared..they are deciding they will take a measley $2000.00 fine in leu of their $8,000-$10,000 contributions for health care supplied to thier workers so that said worker can now have a State Voucher to recieve Medical services that will basically be Medicaid.The hijacking of 1/7 th of the economy will be devastating beyond any ones predictions. The businesses are also not hiring and if they do it is part time with out benefits. I can say it has been a great start to a socialized society there is just one consideration "Who will pay for it all" ? Lisa Harvey Good tell me what influences your support of Obama? My home value has dropped so dramatically, my net worth is down, I have been unemployed for