The party in power almost always unapologetically engages in deficit spending, while the other party argues passionately against the evils of debt and deficits.
Matt TaibbiAmerica's always had a real passion for lunatic movements. That's one of the things we're probably known for around the world, I would imagine.
Matt TaibbiIn the old days, when you took out a mortgage, it was probably through a local bank or a credit union, and whoever gave you your loan held on to it for life. If you lost your job or got too sick to work and suddenly had trouble making your payments, you could call a human being and work things out.
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