Does the situation have to become so critical for debt to suddenly saturate space!
Let's admit it: in our country, this dry subject has never excited the crowds.
Its staggering figures, its abstract GDP percentages say nothing to the man in the street, more concerned with his security and his ends of the month than by the “spreads” on the financial markets.
Also, with very rare exceptions, political leaders are careful not to get on such a hobby horse, which brings few votes and a lot of trouble.
You don't build popularity by worrying about public spending or by preaching rigor.
On the other hand, reckless promises and widespread spending of public money have largely demonstrated their electoral effectiveness.
From right to left, everyone, without exception, gave in to these facilities which led to fifty consecutive years of deficits and this mountain of debt.
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