Doug Muder’s essay on the national debt is a fact-filled and masterful analysis. It is refreshing to read clear critical thinking in the face of the political theater and media hype surrounding the debt ceiling controversy.

Does the US have a spending problem?

Compared to other countries, no. But if you think the US should be “exceptional” and that climate change is a hoax, maybe. As House Republicans get closer and closer to forcing a debt-c…