Your comment seems to represent the concept of Modern Monetary Theory. I do not find that theory convincing, but I do not call its advocates “clueless,” as you call me.

I referred to the article in the Washington Post, which was very well backed by data. You call it “quoting a well-known propaganda source.” Then, you ignored the survey data, which confirms that our roads and bridges are safe to use despite being imperfect.

People who ask for being frugal with public finances you call “1) a liar, 2) too stupid for the job, 3) a combination of 1 & 2.” Are there any reasonable arguments that one can bring to answer your accusation?

I am an engineer trying to use my technical troubleshooting skills in understanding how things work in human interactions. I might be wrong in my conclusions. But your opinion that I am “the poster child for privileged conservatives” does not help me better understand public finances.

If you made an effort to at least skim a few of my articles before calling me a conservative, you would know how far off you are.

Despite all of the above, I gave you the maximum allowed 50 claps for your effort and passion. I recognize that your comment represents views popular among many Americans. I see this as a problem. I doubt that your comment made even one reader initially sympathetic to my arguments, questioning them and leaning toward your ideas.