RE: The best thing that can happen is a default
Why would America defaulting be a good thing?
First off, we aren't talking about America, we're talking about Congress. Congress is no longer 100% Americans.
Secondly, it stops some of the devastating fiscal bleeding and sets a different direction - where can we make spending cuts, instead of where can we spend more stupid.
Lastly, it opens the door for Trump to offer 'clemency' to Deep State workers who get furloughed if they quit their jobs and walk away now.