Interesting thread....I remember when Reagan was campaigning the first time about how our debt (still under 1T) was a big problem....that a TRILLION was a lot....it was

. Disagree with SOL on one point...there has NEVER been one memtion about paying the debt back....just "servicing it".... reeks of corporate nonsense if ya ask me....jmho. I'm mostly parked in short term bonds/cds, etc. (2.5 yr avg maturity) and will flow with the tides...like we all do
Bond funds....no way, no how....not me...