There are three ways to solve this deficit problem, none of which involve cutting off our lifeline to the future.

1. Stop invading other countries. The fewer fights we start, the better we can deal with the folks who pick fights with us.

2. Get control of health care costs. Most of the future deficit comes from skyrocketing costs in this sector. The time for universal, single-payer health care is NOW.

3. Stop the corporate tax breaks, subsidies, and giveaways for any firm that makes over a certain threshold in profits (like we already do for individuals). We can have a reasoned debate about tax rates, but it’s moot if the big boys all pay zero anyways. Level the playing field!

Any one of those solutions would have a huge impact, as would allowing the Bush tax cuts to expire (they didn’t do the country a whole hell of a lot of good anyways). Put it all on the table and let’s talk about it like adults.