Since the one-man one-vote, mob rule democracy, don't expect any improvement in the situation. There was a period of time in our Republic when it was recognized that government bills had to be paid. Now you just pass it onto your children and grandchildren and continue the irresponsible spending. When the economy fails to furnish the necessary profits to pay the bill, you have a tax cut to bribe the taxpayers to vote for you and get past the next election. Never mind that the next recession will be worse because of the deficit financing.