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However, the 800 pound gorrilla in the living room is what to do with the HUUUUGE costs of entitlement programs like Social Security and Medicare.
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Eliminate ridiculous military spending. Invest in homeland security at borders and ports. It would cost a fraction of the cost, and be more effective then trying to police the globe against the boogyman.
Also stop the 'ear marks' and pork projects that get tacked on all kinds of bills.
Reform the IRS/Tax situation.
Socialize medicine for those who do not have it, and allow for those who want premium care pay for it. Do this through a 50/50 or tax credit system for businesses.
Decriminalize pot, and stop throwing drug users in prison at cost to the tax payer of $40,000 a year. The same for nonviolent offenders who are little more than a nuisance.
Stop wasting money on bullshit programs like star wars, and missle systems. Among countless other bullshit.
There's a start.