How much has our countries money supply grew the past 8 years, is this the reason for inflation?

Question

seems like we made so much waste with the money that was spent that we actually owe money for such little progress

Answer 1

Finally a Friedman quantity theory of money economist...yes consumerism has caused inflation, and the Fed Reserve is just exacerbating the problem with their policies.

Answer 2

Surplus? As in the money we have left over after our budget is paid off? With this war right now? Are you joking?