The prognosis is we will have to choose to get rid of one of the following: paying of the debt by defaulting, defense as we have come to expect it, soc sec and medicare. The first would result in getting rid of the second and third as well. Although Trump has mentioned it, which should have prevented ANYONE from voting for him, but that's another matter.
I have a suspicion that both the dems and gop have intentionally chosen to not cut spending and raise revenues to prevent this choice becoming necessary.
The dems believe we'll never give up soc sec and medicare and want to cut at least 50% of defense spending.
The gop believes we'll finally cut those two programs.
Since 1990 or when BushI raised taxes and insured his own defeat, I don't think the gop has been right on a single major issue.
I have a suspicion that both the dems and gop have intentionally chosen to not cut spending and raise revenues to prevent this choice becoming necessary.
The dems believe we'll never give up soc sec and medicare and want to cut at least 50% of defense spending.
The gop believes we'll finally cut those two programs.
Since 1990 or when BushI raised taxes and insured his own defeat, I don't think the gop has been right on a single major issue.