Title: The Liberal Fallacy on Debt Ceiling Plan As the United States approaches its debt ceiling, liberals are confidently proposing a solution to the problem, but they are ignoring the harsh reality that it won't work. The proposal is to have President Biden wave off the limit that Congress imposes. As much as it may seem like a smart option, it is not that simple because the law mandates that the debt ceiling must remain intact. Many proponents of the idea argue that since Republicans had no qualms about raising the debt ceiling during the Trump administration, it's okay for Biden to do so as well. However, that's a flawed argument since it's based on the presupposition that the two situations are similar, and they are not. The Republicans who raised the debt ceiling in Trump's administration did not have to do so to avoid default. Their actions kept the government fully operational and were for political expediency. It's impossible to predict how Republicans, who currently comprise Congress, will act regarding the debt ceiling limit. Further, they are likely to put stringent conditions on any plan proposed by President Biden. So, advocating that the president simply wave the debt limit away is both naive and dangerous. Furthermore, any proposal to overhaul the current debt ceiling limit must be supported by the judiciary branch of the government. Otherwise, the legality of such a move would be in question and could potentially create a judicial crisis. Therefore, the liberal fallacy that Biden can waive away the debt ceiling limit is misguided and does not hold up to scrutiny. It's a dangerous narrative advanced by individuals who aren't taking the significant risks that come with the plan into consideration. As much as it may seem expedient, the legal and political implications of doing away with the limit without following the necessary steps cannot be ignored. In conclusion, the current debt ceiling limit must be respected, and individuals advocating for the waiving of the limit need to reconsider their position. The debt ceiling plan liberals are considering may not be successful, according to Ezra Klein's opinion piece in the New York Times. Although the limit Congress imposes is viewed as "dumb," President Biden cannot simply ignore it. The article was published on May 21, 2023.
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