My opinion is neither humble nor correct. Nonetheless, here ‘tis:
There are many variants on the theme amounting to punishing incumbents for excessive spending (or other grievances). I tend to agree with them, and as much dismiss them. Such restrictions would be enacted by those who would suffer the consequences - as such, the restrictions & punishments will not be enacted, ever. Ergo I spend little time contemplating such laws.
BTW: welfare fits in as part of the $3.6T. The $1.3T and $2.3T are revenue (insofar as incurring debt is a form of income); welfare is spending.
” - - - Such restrictions would be enacted by those who would suffer the consequences - as such, the restrictions & punishments will not be enacted, ever. Ergo I spend little time contemplating such laws.”
Then how should the voters hold the elected accountable for their violations of our trust?