CUT SPENDING is nothing more than hot air if it doesn't involve at the very least
1. Majorly cutting the defense budget and having it used for actual, national defense.
2. Social Security/Medicare/Medicaid reform, an "opt-out" clause for people who can afford a "privatized" form of social security etc. if they so choose, and other similar measures.
Otherwise, talking about balancing the budget is full of hot air and a complete waste of people's time.