Vote on Debt Limit increase?

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Originally Posted by Riot

You have to vote yes. There isn't any option that will not irrepairably harm this country regarding our credit rating and interest rates, and our standing in the world financial community if "no" votes dominate. To think that there is a choice, is beyond absurd. This vote is not the place for anyone to "take a stand". That's stupid.

Actually you don't. Just because the debt limit isn't raised it doesn't mean we will not make the interest payment on the debt. It just means the government would have to divert payments from elsewhere. You know it's kind of like spending what you can afford.

Maybe they should start by cutting all those flights on Air Force One and wasted congressional trips abroad.....