Not impressed by deficit debates: eliminate deficits by... just borrowing more money!
That’s been DC’s solution for years.
“Paying” for tax cuts with borrowing is slightly better than paying for subsidies with borrowing. Assuming stimulus is desired.
The whole idea of deficit spending is to pass the buck to the politicians who will come after you, so you won’t have to find the hard solutions, or take the blame.
So long as that is an option, cowardly politicians will always choose it rather than taking the tougher road.