Matt Welch : Politicians have been talking about dire consequences of the spending cuts . He says Congress and President agreed on them in the deal , and they 're necessary . He asks : What have we gotten from huge increase in federal government 's budget ? So an already rattled nation is being spooked by horror stories of three-hour airport security lines , delayed background check for gun purchases and criminals running freely through the streets . Welch : Look at 100 % of GDP , with boomers getting ready to queue up for benefits .
Matt Welch : Politicians have been talking about dire consequences of the spending cuts . He says Congress and President agreed on them in the deal , and they 're necessary . He asks : What have we gotten from huge increase in federal government 's budget ? Welch : Look at 100 % of GDP , with boomers getting ready to queue up for benefits .