Moocow

No, it isn't. If the debt ceiling isn't raised, then we default on our debts, meaning that much government assistance is going to be impeded. Perhaps it won't affect you, but there are people who need that assistance. In fact, Republicans simply forced the issue at the least opportune time. "We'll get to it, but just wait for ten seconds so we can get this debt ceiling raised, then we'll talk about it."