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EP69 We Are Not 38 Trillion in Debt
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EXECUTIVE BRIEF: Will We Ever Get That Inch Back? Look, we’re staring down the barrel of a national debt that’s blown past 38 trillion dollars, and the politicians in Washington act like it’s just another Tuesday. As of early 2026, the total gross debt sits around 38.5 to 38.6 trillion according to Treasury numbers and reports from the Joint Economic Committee, with interest payments alone eating up over a trillion a year soon enough. That’s money your kids and grandkids will be forced to cough up through higher taxes or slashed services, all while the government keeps spending like there’s no tomorrow. This didn’t happen overnight. Decades of reckless deficits from both parties, endless wars, bloated entitlements, and pork-barrel projects have piled up this mountain. Now interest costs are exploding, crowding out real priorities like border security, defense, and basic infrastructure. The debt-to-GDP ratio is north of 120 percent in places, and warnings from fiscal watchdogs say we’re on track for some kind of crisis if we don’t change course fast, maybe inflation spikes, higher rates crushing families, or worse. From a conservative Christian view, this is moral failure wrapped in fiscal insanity. Scripture calls us to be good stewards, not to burden future generations with debt we refuse to control. Proverbs warns about borrowing and sloth, yet here we are, letting bureaucrats and special interests run the tab. The question isn’t if we’ll pay, but how much pain comes with it. Will we ever claw back even an inch of sanity, or keep pretending the bill never comes due? Time’s short, and excuses are running thin.
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PRACTICAL TIPS: With the debt monster growing faster than ever, start by getting your own house in order before the government’s mess spills over. First, build up an emergency fund covering at least six months of expenses in cash or liquid assets, no excuses. Cut the non-essentials now, pay down high-interest debt aggressively, and avoid new borrowing like the plague. Stockpile basics, food, water purification, medical supplies, because when inflation from all this printing hits harder, prices won’t wait for your paycheck. Diversify what you hold, some physical gold or silver as a hedge against dollar weakness, and skills that can’t be outsourced or taxed away. Get your family trained in basic preparedness, gardening, first aid, self-defense, so you’re not dependent on a system that’s already overextended. These steps aren’t paranoia, they’re wisdom in a world where Washington spends trillions it doesn’t have. Small, consistent actions today beat panic tomorrow.
EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: Everyday Americans aren’t helpless in this fight, even if the debt looks insurmountable. Start local and personal, live debt-free as much as possible, teach your children biblical principles of stewardship and hard work so they don’t repeat the mistakes. Vote for candidates who actually mean it when they talk spending cuts, not just lip service, and hold them accountable once in office. Push back against endless foreign aid and corporate welfare that fuel the deficit beast, demand transparency on where every dollar goes. Build community networks, church groups, neighbors who help each other through tough times instead of relying on government handouts. Support businesses that align with conservative values, buy American when you can, and starve the system of unnecessary tax revenue where legal. Long term, advocate for real reforms, balanced budget amendments, entitlement restructuring without hurting those who truly need help, and term limits to stop career politicians from treating the Treasury like their personal ATM. This isn’t about despair, it’s about taking responsibility as free men and women under God. We reclaim our republic one faithful step at a time, refusing to let debt slavery define our future. Stay vigilant, stay prepared, and keep speaking truth.
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