Don’t Make This Political

The debt ceiling is a statutory limit on the amount of debt that the United States government can incur. The concept of a debt ceiling dates back to the early 20th century, but the current legal framework for the debt ceiling was established in 1917, as part of the Second Liberty Bond Act. The debt ceiling has been raised numerous times throughout the history of the United States. In the early years of the country, the debt ceiling was raised relatively infrequently and with little controversy. However, in recent decades, the debt ceiling has become a contentious political issue, with frequent debates and negotiations over whether to raise the debt ceiling and by how much. The first major debate over the debt ceiling took place in the 1930s, during the Great Depression. At the time, the country was facing a large budget deficit and a high level of debt, and there was significant debate over whether to raise the debt ceiling in order to finance government spending. In the decades...

Welcome to my blog! In recent years, the political division in America has become more and more pronounced. It can often feel like there are two completely different realities, with each side unable to understand or even acknowledge the perspective of the other. This division has led to a breakdown in dialogue and a lack of progress on important issues facing our country. But I believe that it is possible to bridge this divide. By listening to and engaging with those who hold different political views, we can find common ground and start to move forward together. That is the goal of this blog - to provide a space for open, respectful dialogue and to share ideas that can bring people from different political backgrounds together. I will be covering a wide range of topics and perspectives, with the hope that this can help to build understanding and empathy between different groups. So, whether you're a liberal or a conservative, a democrat or a republican, I invite you to join me in ...