What is that going to mean in real terms? It means that barring an unforeseen miracle, our out-of-control spending is going to lead to some very painful decisions that will make a lot of people, including conservatives, very unhappy. What you’re about to read are the ugly truths about what our behavior today means for our country’s future.
Hawkins addresses five consequences of current political and spending trends: Cutting entitlements, the weakening of our military, increased taxes, stagnant economic growth, and the decline of the US as a superpower. An interesting analysis; read the whole thing here.