You may remember the cartoon character who was always wanting more money, but never seemed to have any. This describes Washington, Obama wants to tax his way out of the money problem, Geithner just wants to print more money, and we end up paying for it. Although, this time around it may be different, there seems to be a real interest in making our government live within its means this time. We had the balanced budget amendment a number of years back, but that was promptly and quietly changed in the following years so that the requirements didnt have to be followed. This time the borrowing limit, similar to a credit card limit, is being argued over and it is a significant policy item that can be watched. So if we are vigilant it will not be quietly changed during the next crisis that is manufactured as a distraction. This, if it happens and we do get our government under control, may be the beginning of a mature and stable united states that will endure and provide stability and leadership for the world. If not, we will become another bankrupt nation of people preying on each other to get a leg up. Quite possibly within our lifetimes.http://www.newsmax.com/Murdock/debt-defualt-timothygeithner/2011/05/23/id/397313
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