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Uncle Sam's Spending Problem

by Greg Asimakoupoulos

Posted: August 7, 2011

Is raising the debt ceiling the best solution?…

Our Uncle tends to overspend
because of those who freely lend
beyond what is responsible.
He owes more than he knows.

And now his VISA's fully maxed.
The pressure finds him feeling taxed
and worried that he might default
and lose his credit score.

"Just get a Mastercard!" some say.
"Forget about your urge to pay.
Bequeath your nieces (nephews too)
whatever debt remains."

"Oh, no!" my Uncle contradicts.
"My spending craze has left me sick.
I must repent and borrow less
and live within my means."

But since Sam has no discipline
(because he's driven by his whims),
all talk of changing is just talk.
His credit card is king!



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Greg Asimakoupoulos (pronounced AWESOME-uh-COPE-uh-less) is an ordained minister, published author and chaplain to a retirement community in the Pacfic Northwest. Greg maintains a blog called Rhymes and Reasons, which he graciously provides to SeniorLifestyle.

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