The US is in debt because the taxes are too low, spending too high and US citizens are like the ones in Greece. They want all the Government provides, but don't want to pay for it.
what ever spin you put on it, this is the truth.
If the US Government spent
just the tax dollars raised. The country would slide into chaos, riots and bankruptcy.
What don't you understand?
http://www.usadebtclock.com/