It may help to better understand the U.S. government spending $3.7 Trillion a year if you realize that it amounts to almost $10 Billion every day. That's right -- every day!
Well, here's a striking satire penned by Iowahawk that can help you see the utter impossibility of trying to keep up with such an insane figure. You'll find it funny but also quite illuminating. And scary.
(Thanks to Dan Connor for the tip.)