Is the U.S. government soon approaching the so-called X-date? Maybe or maybe not. But even if it did, it is almost certain that Washington will strike a last-minute agreement that will not do much to put the United States back on a fiscally sustainable path. Just look at the latest numbers.
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Theater of the Absurd: Debt Ceiling Style – Swamponomics
The debt ceiling debate shows that adults are not in charge.
PublishedMay 16, 2023
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