We have a new reality.  I am looking at a big picture that was painted in chalk on sidewalks for the last 10 years, and maybe more. We are now paying the consequences, with limited decision making ability, with much of THAT being maxed out in these moves.

This entire affair should drive home the point that real trouble we have federally is going to hurt terribly.  When the folks in DC finally get around to dealing with the growing debt, we'll have plenty of disagreements on how best to tear it down.

Look at the behemoth that is government.  Chip away with a pick, cut a bit off the top, or stand near the base with a whole lot of C4 and hold it in place till it explodes.