Originally Posted by OldJeff

Make about as much sense as blaming Bush, Regan, Clinton or Obama. As Wizzo said, it is the broken system.

Lawmakers win elections by bringing as many handouts to their districts corporate, or social makes no difference. When the money for these handouts is not available, they "borrow" it

We have been kicking the can down the road for my entire life, and I don't see it changing till the whole thing goes pop.