Durst pulled the plug on the clock in 2000, but it was switched back on in 2002 when debt started to once again increase. In 2004 a new model replaced the original clock which was able to express the figure in a shortened term in the event that in the future the debt suddenly started to rise at an unthinkable rate.

Now the figure on the clock goes up by $20 000 every second.

Shrubbie has done this with one hand tied behind his back.( a Democratic majority) Just wait till the final week of his terms when he unties "The Dick" Cheney. The counters spin that fast and they will blow up!