Even a Two-Bit Actor with Alzheimer's Knew the Consequences of a Government Default

"The full consequences of a default, or even the serious prospect of default by the United States are impossible to predict and awesome to contemplate.  Denigration of the full faith and credit of the United States would have substantial effects on the domestic financial markets and on the value of the dollar and exchange markets."  President Ronald Reagan discussing the effects of a government default. 

Perhaps the current batch of Know Nothings aka Sen. Ted Cruz and the House Republicans should heed the words of Saint Ronnie and act responsibly.