The risks are real and the economic consequences of those risks can have a lasting negative impact on the future trajectory of our nation. With such a high level of zeal being expressed at the helm, one can only expect a budget that reflects an ambition for aggressive growth instead of cautious spending. As John Locke astutely pointed out, “Government is thus a trust forfeited by a ruler who fails to secure the public good. The prosperity of our nation shall not be restricted to a few but must be achieved by all participants. Failure of our elected leaders to achieve this is a failure to regain the trust and authority bestowed upon them by the vote of the people.