[Smokin' Joe]

Unlike providing for the common defense, much of that debt has been taken on by programs which have no Constitutional authorization. The FedGov will shrink, one way or another.

The cowardice of those holding office will likely guarantee the least palatable of options, and the most distasteful of outcomes.

In the meantime, those who can, those in positions of power will bleed the productive dry to stave off the parasites while ensuring lives of comfort for themselves.

[SkyPilot]

Unlike providing for the common defense, much of that debt has been taken on by programs which have no Constitutional authorization.

Exactly.