The US economy is fuelled by debt.
We realized that in 2008 with the collapse of Lehman Brothers. Having said that, as much as the debt is, it is better for the American Economy. If the debt is growing steadily then this is positive for them. However, I won't say the same for other countries around the world, as they will face strong consequences of it.
thats actually how all states work, alternative would be metallic despotism (kingdomes etc.)
they will then tax their region wage war on neighbours and send thoughs to their enemies
the good guys are in the end all just being punished. and abused.