>>Interesting discussion. I like the concept of temporary tax cuts, based upon the deficit, and/or debt-reduction. Use tax cuts as a reward for fiscal discipline, and take them away when spending becomes a problem again. Then reinstate them when the folks in DC are good boys and girls again.
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>And what if Congress is the primary problem of spending problems? They are guilty of far more pork than any Prez has been. Why punish the taxpayer with lost tax cuts when someone else is irresponsible? I guess it is our fault for not voting these cretins out of office.

I agree about Congress & pork. That's part of the "temporary" idea, in fact. The taxpayers should catch on quickly (when a real pocketbook issue comes up, I think they will), and vote primarily for those (Congress and Pres) who will get them back their tax cuts, alongside the fiscal discipline. Like your last sentence says.

Not claiming it will work with certainty, but I like the concept, and think it's worth a try. How else do we get the fiscal discipline we should have? Tax cuts are the best incentive I can think of. I'm open to other ideas.