Despite intense polarization, the Republican and Democratic parties are the same in one important respect: Both act like budget deficits don’t matter. Red and blue politicians alike seem to think we can increase spending, cut taxes indefinitely, and borrow whatever we need to close the gap while running up the national debt—all without paying a price. …
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