Is the USA Broke ? Can our debt & deficits actually be dealt with ?

Every day I see overwhelming evidence that the USA is in fact broke, the country's debt cannot be repaid, and the politicians and economic policy makers are recklessly exacerbating the situation through their actions.

Today's examples include the following:

Democrats -- no cuts, more taxes, more spending ! http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/261268/ahead-biden-visit-dems-call-higher-taxes-andrew-stiles

Uncle Ben "the Bernank" Bernanke -- full speed ahead over the cliff

http://www.zerohedge.com/article/guest-post-bernanke’s-unstoppable-self-reinforcing-feedback-loop

Uncle Ben dissembles in congressional testimony; distorts Taylor rule (intentionally)

http://www.zerohedge.com/article/when-even-john-taylor-says-bernankes-interpretation-taylor-rule-wrong

Michael Moore (y'know, big fat rich communist film maker)

Michael Moore Thinks Wealthy People's Money Is A 'Natural Resource' And Should Be Shared by @GlynnMacNhttp://read.bi/ehRzgm