People often get all full of bravado about this, but they miss your point. It isn't about the money already loaned, it is about the billions a year the US gover

People often get all full of bravado about this, but they miss your point. It isn't about the money already loaned, it is about the billions a year the US government needs to borrow to stay functional. Scare off investors and they'll find somewhere else to keep their money safe.