I began this thread for selfish as well as discussion sake. I really struggle with the economics of our government, and hope we may have some real gurus that can carry a thread on our deficit.

I think it is serious, and does not get proper attention.

I offer a few things that might get a conversation begun.

"The U.S. federal budget deficit is $441 billion as of the most current budget estimate. That's for fiscal year 2017, which covers October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017. The deficit occurs because the U.S. government spending of $4.07 trillion is higher than its revenue of $3.63 trillion.Feb 9, 2017
Current US Federal Budget Deficit: Causes, Effects - The Balance
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Trade Deficit in U.S. Widens to Largest in Almost Five Years - Bloomberg

Donald Trump: President'''s Budget Could Bury U.S. in Debt | Fortune.com