RE: LeoThread 2025-09-30 11:20

Part 11/13:

The cumulative effect of protracted shutdowns and political gridlock is a gradual erosion of governance quality, leading to higher borrowing costs and future risk premiums. If these trends persist, they could culminate in a debt ceiling crisis or even a debt default, which would undermine global financial stability and trigger a recession.

The Path Forward: Beyond the Shutdown Cycle

The article emphasizes that traditional shutdowns are a symptom, not the root cause. The real danger lies in using these crises as leverage to weaken the government’s capacity and reshape its priorities. This process, sometimes called “administrative sabotage,” could severely impair the US’s ability to respond to future challenges.