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The debate reveals deep frustration with the political process—highlighting how both parties prioritize re-election over governance. They suggest that many policies are designed to keep the system afloat temporarily, rather than addressing structural issues, leading to cyclical crises.
The conversation also touches on the desire for a "beautiful deleveraging"—a responsible, well-managed reduction of debt and spending—but underscores that societal psychology and institutional behaviors make this impossible in reality. The current focus is on growth, often driven by deficit spending, which only accelerates the looming decline.