It was a blunder committed by my Republican colleagues in 1995. I don't give 'em hell. I just tell the truth, and they think it's hell. Truman We need a Balanced Budget Amendment , to prevent the government from borrowing except in cases of national emergency. Glad you agree that it's okay to borrow money to win a war.
Private citizens have to balance their checkbooks.
Yes, private citizens balance their checkbooks. On the other hand, most private citizens do not write checks to purchase a home. The National Debt is a burden on our children. We're borrowing money to pay entitlements. Social Security is in surplus.