US debt crisis: The folly of politicians. Don’t they ever learn?

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Al ARABIYAIf anything demonstrates the shortsightedness of politicians, it’s the US debt crisis.

America’s credibility and credit rating and with it the health of the global economy is at risk because of the short-term petty interests of politicians.

It’s evident that a last minute deal will be made to at least temporarily raise t…