Congressional worms wriggle this way and wriggle that way, and will do ANYTHING but the most obvious - cut expenses.
Why?
Because expenditures are no longer about the good of the nation, and have not been in a very long time; congressional expenditures are all about bribing a very corruptible public in order to purchase votes.
Being a senator or congressman is a cushy job, with power, perks, popularity, and the high life; once they get to Washington, they’ll do anything to stay there.
Naturally, they invatriably want more funds with which to tempt a jaded electorate.
Meanwhile, those not paying attention - fully occupied with their bread and circuses - care nothing for what goes on, provided only they can be left alone to sit mesmerized in front of the television with their popcorn and their frozen dinners.
Very good post. It’s very frustrating more people don’t see that.