Back then they talked of billions, now they talk of trillions, so do the math, on an extra half percent on outstanding debts, and tell me its not more rather than less than what it was. In other words, it adds to the debt.
Then just imagine who gets put at the end of the list when they decide who to pay, and who not to pay until they borrow more to pay them at whatever interest they charge. In addition its no longer "the checks in the mail" it becomes "the check might be in the mail". How's that for waiting to go get groceries, meds, or anything else.
In addition doesn't it make sense to do what is agreed on while the debate rages on about the things we don't. Why is it conditional on what side is right when both sides can be wrong. Or is that unreasonable?