Predicted Fiscal Cliff Has Solutions

The raising of the debt ceiling gave Americans the illusion that there would be no new debt or spending problems under the Obama Administration. However, I cannot change the TV channel without hearing the word "fiscal cliff." The Democrats and Republicans remain locked in a bitter duel that reminds me of children throwing temper tantrums to get their own way.

This fiscal cliff will lead to more taxes for Americans and $400 billion in cuts to Medicare, leading to an even more unstable economy and thereby making President Obama a poor steward of our economy.

I propose a solution to the alleged impending fiscal cliff: reduce aid given to foreign countries and focus on domestic affairs. I also suggest the withdrawal of American troops to reduce war spending. This will provide more money in the fiscal budget and avoid raising taxes on everyone. President Obama needs to allow foreign countries to govern themselves and depend on their wealthy citizens to stabilize their country. I have given to foreign countries in the past and so do many Americans. However, we cannot neglect our own country in order to help other countries.

The Libyan President is so wealthy that he gave millions to American singers Mariah Carey and Beyonce to entertain him and his family. The singers later gave the money to charity during the fighting in Libya, but the fact that Libya could pay them that much proves that they have wealth.

This solution to the fiscal cliff has more weight because President Obama sent millions to Pakistan, the same country that harbored American enemy and terrorist Osama bin Laden on their soil. Meanwhile, bin Laden was plotting another attack on American soil.

The Obama Administration fails to remember that our democracy should serve us and make us freer. The more we intervene and interfere in foreign affairs, the less time we focus on domestic issues such as unemployment. Being mired in debt is not the American way or the American dream.