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2011 Classic: The U.S. Debt Ceiling Crisis

Why did the U.S. almost go bankrupt in August? Because Congress decided to play a game of “Chicken” with the global economy, proving that the only thing more dangerous than a deficit is a politician with a point to prove.

Part of the 39 Politicians Jokes: The 2011 “Springs, Stings & Royal Rings” Edition archive. Historically Verified

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⏳ Time Capsule: This is how we rolled in the first two decades of the internet

@SoundBlaster_1604/11/1999 13:54I can hear the laughter in high quality MIDI!
@Cast_Away_Wilson08/11/2007 03:17WIIIIILSOOOOON! Look at this joke!
@DVD_Collector11/22/2007 05:25Better than the bonus features on my new discs!
@Beverly_Hills_9021011/29/2014 12:28The coolest joke in the zip code.
@Sk8ter_Boi_Avril05/25/1998 08:59He was a funny boy, she said see you later boy!
@Bill_The_Pai_Mei09/23/1995 02:03You must learn the five-point-palm-exploding-laugh technique.
@Jordan_Fan_2308/31/2008 10:19Nothing but net! This joke is a slam dunk!
@Bebo_Lover_0504/21/2012 16:27Luv this! Sharing with my luvs!
@Pwnage_King12/26/1995 12:54Total pwnage! This joke just owned me.

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