In response to all of the “who has the deficit gone up for more” charts, lets keep in mind that it’s not about if the deficit goes up, but what you spend it on. In a crisis the government becomes the lender of last resort. Basic Neo-Keynesian economics. FDR’s run is the greatest example. JFK and Reagan were also examples. Deficit spending works if it spent in a way that increases the GDP. Infrastructure, public works, teachers, police, and yes universal health care

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