Topic: National Debt

America has reached a turning point on debt
America has reached a turning point on debt July 10, 2025 William A. Owens We can be like Argentina or like Switzerland. One choice is obviously better than the other.
America has reached a turning point on debt
America has reached a turning point on debt July 10, 2025 Barry W. Poulson We can be like Argentina or like Switzerland. One choice is obviously better than the other.
Who has the moral high ground on money?
Who has the moral high ground on money? June 28, 2025 Jay Davidson Is it greedy to want to keep your own property?
America needs a ‘Singapore Sling’
America needs a ‘Singapore Sling’ June 25, 2025 Barry W. Poulson With Medicare and Social Security on the brink, we might benefit from the wisdom of another country.
Boosting Dedollarization — From Within
Boosting Dedollarization — From Within May 2, 2024 Peter C. Earle Drafting the U.S. dollar, America’s long-dominant global reserve currency, into foreign military service over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was a fateful decision.
The National Debt Elephant in the Room
The National Debt Elephant in the Room October 17, 2022 Brian C. Joondeph This will not end well for America or the world as the mother of all debt bombs is soon due to explode.
$1.9 Trillion in Spending, $11 Trillion in One-Term Deficits
$1.9 Trillion in Spending, $11 Trillion in One-Term Deficits March 10, 2021 William Levin The Democrats’ spending program is a grievous assault on this nation’s future, more serious and ultimately more dangerous than any crisis we have faced in the past. 
The Betrayal of the American People by Biden and the Ruling Oligarchy
The Betrayal of the American People by Biden and the Ruling Oligarchy February 8, 2021 Steve McCann The Biden Administration is willfully and permanently undermining the economy and the future well-being of the citizenry as well as trampling on the Constitution
US national debt: An unsustainable trajectory
US national debt: An unsustainable trajectory January 5, 2021 Chris Talgo Over the past few decades, the U.S. federal government has abandoned any and all notions of fiscal responsibility.
The Awful Future that Looms for a Majority of Today’s Americans
The Awful Future that Looms for a Majority of Today’s Americans September 20, 2017 Steve McCann The average life expectancy in the United States today is 79.  That means that over 225 million citizens and non-citizens in the country today will still be alive in 30 years.  And what will this nation be facing 30 years hence?
Debt, Entitlements, and the Consent of the Governed
Debt, Entitlements, and the Consent of the Governed April 5, 2017 Michael Bargo, Jr. How Democrats maintain control of government expenditures, even without the support of voters.
Even the Wonk Blog is worried about the debt
Even the Wonk Blog is worried about the debt November 11, 2014 Dustin Siggins Although there's definitely some self-denial going on there.
Sharpton, Blind to Obama's Economic Policies, Says America Is for Everybody
Sharpton, Blind to Obama's Economic Policies, Says America Is for Everybody April 9, 2014 W.A. Beatty The good reverend has some colossal nerve to criticize anyone when what Obama has done is considered.
What Part Of 'Enough' Don't They Understand?
What Part Of 'Enough' Don't They Understand? January 27, 2014 Warren Beatty Recent history doesn't bode well.
Republican Strategy for the Debt Ceiling Crisis
Republican Strategy for the Debt Ceiling Crisis September 25, 2013 Greg Richards If Obama's position is that Congress is responsible for spending, then the smart thing for Republicans to do is to take him at his word and seize the day!