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And if we do live within our means, and stop borrowing, we'll cause a recession.

No, I don't have answers.

I've come to think that maybe there isn't anything wrong with a recession. There's no way to make a major correction without discomfort. Discipline hurts.

Wow, that's a courageous thought.

Why though? What's the gain?

Discipline for it's own sake?

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