Livinging in Denial

The discussions of the last few months over last year's budget have convinced my that far too many Democrats and not an insignificant number of Republicans are living in denial.  America stands on the brink of becoming Europe.  Our debt is out of control. Our obligations for entitlement programs mount with each passing day. The pension and health care obligations for municipal workers threaten bankruptcy to our states.  Business over committed to retiree benefits at the cost of their competitiveness.  And yet the cry of "Spend on. Spend on"  and "Give me mine, give me mine" .  It is time to face reality.  We must demand change, not that be can believe in, but change that will get us back to fiscal stability and health.  If we do not directly and forceful confront the reality of our collective irresponsibility and selfishness, and the irresponsibility of those we elect then we will fall off the cliff and wreck this great country of ours.