Harry Reid's 2006 Warning Against Raising the Debt Ceiling Revealed

In 2006, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid expressed strong opposition to raising the national debt, stating that increasing it was the last measure to consider. During that period, Reid's stance appeared remarkably fiscally conservative, even bordering on libertarian sentiments. This raises questions about whether his perspective has shifted in light of subsequent debt ceiling debates. The previous showdown led to a downgrade of the United States' credit rating, and future conflicts could pose even greater risks. Interestingly, Reid also claimed that paying income taxes was voluntary, adding an unusual detail to his fiscal viewpoints.