Gary Ashton

National Debt Clock Too Small

the national debt has grown so large it has bypassed the expectation of the debt clock in manhattan. why bring down the debt ? we'll build a new clock next year! more »

Dow Plunges 800 Points

Wall Street suffered through another traumatic session Monday, with the Dow Jones industrials plunging as much as 800 points and setting a new record for a one-day point drop as investors despaired that the credit crisis would take a heavy toll around the world. more »

Oil falls below $90 as financial turmoil spreads

Oil prices fell to an 8-month low below $90 a barrel on speculation that the spreading financial crisis will exacerbate a global economic slowdown and cut demand for crude oil. more »