[cripplecreek]

Our nation is morally bankrupt. Political factions are each wishing the worst for others. Thus, the defaults and many more to come.

The only thing that will ever help any of us is a far smaller less intrusive government.

[familyop]

"The only thing that will ever help any of us is a far smaller less intrusive government."

Which might be possible after defaults and repudiations of debt: occurrences that limit future borrowing (especially from foreign investors) and regulatory enforcement. The same occurrences can limit foreign imports, necessitating much more domestic production (more private sector jobs).