[nascarnation]

The balance due on he debt each month is 20 billion. The tax revenue received each month by the fed is $250 billion. So why would there be a default?

That's like saying if my paycheck is $250/week, and my car payment is $20/week, AND THE REST OF MY LIVING EXPENSES is $312/week, why would I have a problem with my car payment?

[Praxeologue]

That's like saying if my paycheck is $250/week, and my car payment is $20/week, AND THE REST OF MY LIVING EXPENSES is $312/week, why would I have a problem with my car payment?

Actually it's like saying if my paycheck is $250/week, and my car payment is $20/week, AND MY ALIMONY PAYMENT is $312/week, why would I have a problem with my car payment?