I would propose an abolition of ALL tax deductions (both corporate and personal) and a very low flat tax created in place of the current tax code. I would end corporate welfare too. Also, I would exponentially increase tariffs on anyone with whom we have a trade deficit (looking at you, Red China!) to the point of creating de facto embargos. Also, I would unilaterally back out of the NAFTA. I would also implement federal right-to-work legislation and make it illegal for private unions to compel workers to become members.

If we want to revive the American middle class, then we have revive American manufacturing. We do that by cutting off the Red Chinese (and everyone else with whom we have a trade deficit) and ending the tyranny of both labor unions and corporate welfare.

We cannot sustain a middle class on a service-based economy. In simple terms, we need to start building shit again. I want to be able to walk into Wal-Mart and see "MADE IN USA" stickers all over the damned place.