[quote=gregw9898]
Since Rich is so good with numbers and historical data, I would love to see a comparison of our debt levels currently as compared to the estimated debt/GDP levels of the Roman, Byzantene, Russian, English and other empires that went under due to GOV spending. I’m not sure there would be accurate data but it would be a great article!![/quote]

Markmax Redux: You’re obviously unfamiliar with the work of economic anthropologist David Graeber: http://www.amazon.com/Debt-The-First-000-Years/dp/1933633867/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1336510491&sr=8-1

This book is absolutely filled with historical data and will utterly debunk many of the falsehoods you’ve attempted to deploy here (under this and your other nom-de-plume.)

Of course, I wouldn’t expect someone who doesn’t even know how to properly spell “Byzantine” to know much about actual history.

Marshal your facts, correctly assemble your argument and then open your mouth.