Thats false. Much of the tea party wants to slash entitlements. Thats one of the big difference between them and Republicans (except, as you pointed out, the Ryan plan). Theres nothing unrealistic about the Ryan plan IMO, and I support it other than the top tax rate reduction to 25%. Leave it where its at and close the deficit quicker, then we'll talk lower taxes.

The 25% top tax rate just makes the whole class warfare argument bound to be used by the Democrats so much easier. If we want this to get done, that needs to be out.