Didn't Ronald Reagan run up a deficit of around 190 Billion Dollars? I think the only time the budget was balanced, at least for a short time, was under Bill Clinton. The country was already in the throws of a deep recession as well as debt when Obama took office from GWB.

I just don't see where the average american is going to benefit under the policies of the Republican Party. If someone understands how you can cut taxes and at the same time cut the country's debt, I sure as hell would like to know. Don't say cut spending, because that isn't going to happen. But if you insist, quote a Republican in leadership who has explained in detail what they are going to cut. Then re-read the first sentence in this paragraph.

If you really believe in this concept of individuality and everyone should just do for themselves, try making that your family policy and let me know how it works out for you.