Spending, Stability, and the Future: Confronting the National Debt

(Illustrative Only)

Atilla and Janice
are from the hypoethetical
Feather Party which 
is party for independent thinkers
who vote their conscious around
 agreed upon decision making
matrix. Its a non oppositional and
seeks to tip votes.
The party does not work with
special interests and caps donations.
Party line votes are not allowed
and each member is expected to
serve the next generation and all
of the American people's interests
through logic, science, ethics, 
philosopy and
over the horizon thinking. They
seek to create a closer connection
between the average American
and the decisions being made.
 It is for philosophical discussion
and doesn't exist at this
time in history.

Atilla would like to first 
evaluate each program using
a panel of different members
and raise efficiency and effectiveness
while cutting waste.
Janice believes if we reallocate
resources to where they can grow
we may find a greater return
on government investment to
reduce debt, improve community,
and raise revenue. Both 
agree that special interests
are costing us and limiting
the positive impact of our money.
Solving the debt problem may
be served by changing the 
way we think, how contracts
are awarded and where
we decide to spend. With
a growing concentration of wealth
at the top among highly connected
people, some deals likely on the
island, much waste has likely
made its way into the decision
making processes. A new
path forward can be charted.

Three interesting links:

Evolutionary Economics
Spurring Economic Development
Perpetual Sustainable Development

The national debt is hovering around $38 trillion, and there’s no clear sign of it slowing down. Charts and historical trends show a steep rise since the 1980s, driven by costly wars, the COVID-19 pandemic, recession and other major expenditures. What’s certain is that we are spending enormous amounts of money. What’s uncertain is how we’ll eventually regain fiscal long term stability.

To move toward fiscal independence, a nation must, at minimum, bring in more than it spends. That is not easy and many nations run regular debts. While the government isn’t a business, it still has fiduciary responsibilities to the people it serves. That means finding practical ways to improve the financial outlook while continuing to meet public needs.

One will need to weigh the political, social, and economic interests.

There are clear risks. Debt is more manageable when interest rates are low, but far more burdensome when they rise. And in times of crisis, the ability to mobilize resources depends on having reserves—or on borrowing. Borrowing, however, should perhaps come with a clear plan and timeline for repayment.

Debates over the national debt have spanned many administrations and decades, yet the debt keeps growing. Part of the challenge is that it’s often easier to pass the problem along to future leaders rather than address the difficult choices required today.

• Total Public Debt: ~$38.65 trillion (Feb 12, 2026).
• Debt Held by the Public: ~$30.96 trillion.
• Intragovernmental Debt: ~$7.61 trillion.
• Growth Trend:
• The debt increased by $2.17 trillion in 2025
• Interest Rates: Average interest rates on national debt were 3.32% in December 2025.

A Couple of Important Links:

U.S. Department of the Treasury. Fiscal Service, Federal Debt: Total Public Debt 

The National Debt Explained