The big lie is that the two are connected. It has been clear since their conception that “entitlement” social programs are the bane to balancing the budget. Tax cuts or not, these programs will bankrupt the country if not reigned in. It’s common sense, which is in short supply these days.
I would ask both of you what fraction is accounted for by government overhead. How much of our taxes go to government overhead? Can you give a percent figure?