Anybody have a spare $16 trillion lying around?

So, I'm browsing around the web, researching, and trying to find info on funding of the US Dept. of the Treasury, and I come across this FAQ on treasurydirect.gov

Financing the Debt

Why does the debt sometimes decrease?
The Public Debt Outstanding decreases when there are more redemptions of Treasury securities than there are issues.

How do you make a contribution to reduce the debt?
There are two ways for you to make a contribution to reduce the debt:
- You can make a contribution online either by credit card, checking or savings account at Pay.gov
- You can write a check payable to the Bureau of the Public Debt, and in the memo section, notate that it's a Gift to reduce the Debt Held by the Public. Mail your check to:

Attn Dept G
Bureau of the Public Debt
P. O. Box 2188
Parkersburg, WV 26106-2188

Frequently Asked Questions about the Public Debt

I found it extremely amusing

Disappointed that it's just about the most they had to offer on the subject, though. Thought I would share anyhow...

Jesus Christmas... I can't find my checkbook fast enough.

I thought I sent them a check every year anyway (it all goes to the same folks). Now they want more? MORE? They're a veritable Oliver Twist aren't they?

reply to post by Kangaruex4Ewe


I know, right?

But hey, someone should take one for the team. Preferably someone that banks with J.P. Morgan Chase. Just write a check; they should be able to cover it

I can help.

Due to financial circumstances I'd have to make it in installments. How does $25/month sound?

We could have this solved in a mere 53 billion years!

No need to thank me. Seriously!

Originally posted by jlm912
reply to post by Kangaruex4Ewe

 

I know, right?

But hey, someone should take one for the team. Preferably someone that banks with J.P. Morgan Chase. Just write a check; they should be able to cover it

Anytime someone has to "take one for the team" it usually involves lots of pain and embarrassment. Fortuntaley Hessling has offered to do it. I was going to...really. But he/she got back here first.

Tax the PRIVATE banks that are the federal reserve on all interest earned, retroactive to 1913, at 130%.

(Room suddenly filled with red laser dots then there is sound of glas...

Even the first response, though...

The Public Debt Outstanding decreases when there are more redemptions of Treasury securities than there are issues.

Admittance of Treasury securities as "issues"


The blatant scam is so sad...

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Will you take a check??
Don't cash it till thursday though!

Originally posted by g146541
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Will you take a check??

Don't cash it till thursday though!

I notice you didn't give the date of which Thursday...
Such benevolence!

reply to post by Kangaruex4Ewe


That would probably be the second Thursday of next week

Originally posted by Kangaruex4Ewe

Originally posted by g146541
reply to post by jlm912

 

Will you take a check??

Don't cash it till thursday though!

I notice you didn't give the date of which Thursday...

Such benevolence!

The 12th of never preferably.
Lil EWF thare for the youngins.

Originally posted by jlm912
reply to post by Kangaruex4Ewe

 

That would probably be the second Thursday of next week

That's the same day my lottery check from India is supposed to get here. What are the odds?

Damn.

I must've left my $16 trillion in my other pair of pants.

I guess there won't be no bailout for the gubment today. Maybe I'll send the check in after I collect my winnings from the Nigerian internet lottery.

When my inheritance comes from Nigeria that I've being paying the administration fees on for the past five years I'll have enough to pay it and buy us all an Ice cream

This handsome young man might be able to spare a few bucks.