Quote - 2) reduce government spending at the same time by 30% instantly. Then take down spending by 5% more each year for the next 10 years.

How do you decide where to cut, though? 30% of what? Do you know what size a document would be needed to list all of the items that the U.S. federal government spends money on?

Mathematically, it sounds like a great idea; I'm all for smaller government in most ways. However, I don't think you could put it into practice, it's just too complicated.