re: #42 Dark_Falcon

What do they propose cutting in its place?

If I were negotiating with Boehner et al., I would point out that unfunded wars, prescription drug coverage that was not cost-controlled, and tax cuts are the three voluntary acts under the Bush administration that contributed greatly to the debt.

Undoing these (or covering their costs) is the obvious first step towards balancing the budget. This is simple enough to take to the electorate in the midterms, if necessary.