But of course the government will always borrow money for popular programs, as was done in the 1980's.

The government can borrow money and give people jobs (work).

The government can't borrow money at those rates, and its credit is supposed to be better than any company's.

Then the government borrows money to make up the difference.

Because if the Government goes in and borrows money at the same time you're trying to, what will happen?

"I hope you will let the government borrow your army for this offensive."

The government might then borrow these funds from the banking system.

The government can only borrow if lenders think it will pay back.

Some governments in Europe are borrowing on a 50-year basis.

The federal government has failed to spend within its means and is currently borrowing more than $4 billion each day.