US finance simplified

Originally Posted by hscmit

I dont think there is anything inflammatory in the first post, but have seen similar, sobering, type statements start debate about solutions and as soon as that starts it typically goes down hill

Yep. This is only a snapshot of the current situation before the new budget passes. The solutions are not for anyone here to suggest, unless they are involved.
I'm pretty sure the solutions will involve the mentioned borrowing and printing, though.