... and it's serious change that this country is needing if it is to continue to be a 'super' power and not fall the way of Greece, Spain and Portugal - with existing (and recent) political and fiscal policies we can only delay the inevitable. The old adage of 'too big to fail' and 'the world needs us' does not balance the books, foster positive economic conditions or change domestic perceptions and outlooks. Some serious government downsizing and acceptance of personal responsibility is needed - whether the 'masses' like it or not, there is not much else that will kickstart an upward trend in production, output and GDP growth.
There are thousands of variables, but REAL change is needed... change that is beyond the typical GOP/Liberal remit.