[recycled sixtie]

I am just wondering from the economists out there what the net result will be in the US with the federal debt? If the politicians dont want to increase taxes, then how will the national debt ever be paid off? Will the govt. just keep printing money? That just leads to more inflation does it not? What are the solutions here?
Do you think that another big depression will occur if the US defaults on its debt?
The US still has a big impact on the rest of the world. Greece is minor compared to the US. Your thoughts?
Guy