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Well right now we bring in $5 Trillion in Taxes , Bonds, Treasuries , and sales of Arms and everything else. In 2036 it is estimated the Interest on the Debt will be $5 Trillion. So that means 2037 we will not be able to pay the interest on the Debt , which means we will have to print money to pay some of the Interest on the Debt at current tax rates..

Countries are selling US treasuries in record number and are weening themselves away from the US. US population is aging needing more money in Health costs. The work force is shrinking due to people having less children. There will be more jobs lost than gained moving forward because of AI related Technology.

So how will US try to pay off Interest on the debt without printing money?

You can reduce size of Gov't.

Sell Gov't land

Raise taxes on working Americans to 90%

Raise taxes on Corporations to 75%

We will have to reduce spending for sure and or raise revenue somehow.

If we don't it looks like 2037 could be death of the American esperiment.

Trump is going to give Military another $500 Billion. Spending has increased , all the DOGE "Savings" has been spent. We are going farther and farther into debt. Not to mention all the natural disasters that are coming our way.

Single-Use Plastic Straws FACTS

The United States uses millions of single-use plastic straws a day.

Plastic straws are among the top 10 contributors to plastic marine debris across the globe.

Nearly 7.5 million plastic straws were found on U. S. shorelines during a five-year cleanup research project. Extrapolated globally, that is 437 million to 8.3 billion plastic straws on the world's coastlines.

Currently, plastic straws make up about 99% of the $3 billion global drinking-straw market.

Most recycling machines aren’t capable of recycling straws, given their size.

Should Plastic Straws Be Banned?

The plastic straw ban may bring some unintended consequences, but it's crucial to recognize that it's the best decision for our planet and every living creature that call it home. While there may be a short period of adjustment and inconvenience for some consumers and financial impact on businesses, it's a small price to pay for a cleaner, healthier and more sustainable world.

While the transition to more sustainable alternatives may require some effort and investment, the benefits of reducing plastic waste and preserving our planet for future generations far outweigh any potential drawbacks.