It tells me that a psychological shock needs to be administered to our leaders the likes of which they have never experienced. They really do understand, they choose to take the easy way, not the right way.
You are right! We actually might need a catastrophic default or other major default to stun these idiots in Washington to realize that this is NOT about re-election, but about saving the country.
Not holding my breath! Actually, I would expect default and collapse before I would expect elected officials to actually worry about the country first! Really a shame!