While spending is the problem, is it likely to be cut?  So aren't we missing the question What we individuals must do to deal with the coming increased taxes now and in future years to protect ourselves?  One of PTV's fund-rising infomercials (Ed Slott) pitches IRA to Roth IRA conversions because "IRAs are loaded with future taxes." 

It is odd that tax avoidance advice is marketed to an audience favoring increased taxes.  Could we have personal finance pros comment?  Or is the Right left to contemplate 'going Galt' on a reduced standard of living, or moving to Texas?

Where are "great jobs" found?  Not in politically unconnected industries - think coal.  And not in the politically connected because they depend on the whim of the Dear Leader.  Not in expendable things, or companies servicing anyone connected to what people can do without, or find a cheaper substitute in a stalling economy.

Romney could do all his backers a favor by saying where he sees great jobs in the economy we will get - not the specific companies, but industries and regions of the country, and skills required. 

Nearing retirement in California's economy today, I could need to find new employment.  Why take the chance that a new employer's liberal HR clerk Googles my name, and blacklists this evil toad's resume for writing on this site?  CreditMgr gives readers a sense of my professional knowledge - if Credit Management is a profession.

Suggested NPR headline & story: Is a Depression What the Environment Needs?  Poverty and inactivity produce a smaller carbon footprint than a growing economy so NPR can cheer stopping the sea-level rise.

From my perspective as a high school graduate: 1. the school guidance counselor was worthless 2. high school did not train students to make financial decisions 3. college is a long term bet on the economy and employment market that can change rapidly.  In 1972 I was shocked when the 'bright future' educators promised was not there after 5 years earning a Communications/Political Science degree.  Thankfully, I had no debt to go with what was a worthless degree from a state university at the time.  I have used a little of what California's taxpayers provided, but most of what I use on the job . . . was learned on the job, and from after work reading.  The ROI on my college training was very poor.