How fitting that the National Debt Clock hit the 16 TRLLION mark this afternoon as the DNC convention kicked off in Charlotte. Driven to unimaginable new heights by the most fiscally irresponsible administration in our nation’s history, our total federal debt has increased 60% in less than four years.
 
Back in January there was a handy chart floating around the web illustrating the president’s dismal economic record. I’ve updated several figures (in green) to reflect today’s runaway debt clock numbers:
 

 
Considering Obama’s inspiring reelection slogan; “FORWARD,” one wonders why the Dems didn’t celebrate this landmark moment today with confetti, balloons and a stirring rendition of “Happy Days Are Here Again!”