Debating the impact of a political candidate turning independent due to lack of Democratic Party competition, the chapter emphasizes the urgency of addressing the critical issue of federal debt and deficit over other concerns. Delving into Biden's proposed budget, discussions revolve around major spending areas and the challenges of cutting expenses, leading to debates on taxation as a solution. Highlighting the historical context of federal receipts as a percentage of GDP, the chapter expresses concerns over the deep dependency on federal spending and proposes solutions to reduce it, including a constitutional amendment to limit federal spending.