No, please consult Hacker News FAQ re: come with curiosity, good comment is something we learn from, comments get more nuanced as thread continues. Separately,

No, please consult Hacker News FAQ re: come with curiosity, good comment is something we learn from, comments get more nuanced as thread continues. Separately, I can't tell how the articles are related. I am not claiming there has never been a debt limit issue in US politics, if that is what you are asking.