Cut the budget to whatever is needed. An individual, family or business cuts their budget to their existing revenue when it is necessary. The government should not be any different. We had $9 oil in the past with a smaller budget. My wife & I will never support those who support an income tax. After the budget was cut to the bone, we would support a flat sales tax if needed. Under a flat sales tax, then everyone would be involved in paying the bills not just half of the people like would happen under an income tax. The voters would then tend to elect more frugal politicians.