It is understandable that those who make a living on taxpayer dollars would not be able to grasp the big picture.  Really, why would they want to change anything as long as their personal hog trough is getting filled.

1917-20, Woodrow Wilson with a Democrat controlled house and senate increased the total national debt by 804%.  by 'progressive' legislation.  Roosevelt, 1933-44, increased the debt by 931% with 'progressive' programs.  Reagan, 81-88 a 186% increase.  Bush #2, 01-08, 76%.  Obama, 09-16, 93% increase.  http://www.polidiotic.com/by-the-numbers

Both Parties, and not one president has the Constitutional authority, by themselves, to increase the debt one penny!  It requires a majority of the Career Politicians in the House and Senate to establish and approve.  The Wilson and Roosevelt terms proved to all career politicians that their golden goose was in "socialist programs" which subjugate the peons!  

What do you want, a continuation of destruction or a cleaner diaper?