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Debt Hits $40 Trillion While U.S. Drills Back Into Venezuela

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A quick look at the global circus: national debt hit a dizzying milestone, and old geopolitical grudges instantly evaporated for crude.

The U.S. national debt just quietly blew past $40 trillion. That is twelve zeros of pure financial confidence that nobody in Washington seems in a rush to pay down.

Meanwhile, American oil giants have officially inked their first major contracts in Venezuela. Turns out years of harsh rhetoric melt away pretty fast when global energy math gets tight.

Over in the Middle East, Gulf nations are now settling into the reality of a long, drawn-out grind with Iran.

The national credit card is glowing red hot, but at least the tanker shipments are back on schedule.

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  1. Texan Pickup
    40 trillion is just monopoly money at this point who actually cares lol
    +1 jokeA profound economic analysis that boils down to 'I don't understand how numbers work, but I'm edgy about it.'
  2. Bold Quarterbacker
    signing oil deals with venezuela after years of lectures is absolute peak comedy. never change
    +5 solidPointing out the hypocrisy of global politics is the only thing keeping us from total existential despair
  3. Overworked Survivalist
    Gulf states must be thrilled
    +1 boringA vague observation that adds as much value to the conversation as a damp paper towel