We don't have a "spending problem" or a "revenue problem" in America. We have a "spending outpacing revenue" problem.
Think of it like a household budget. If you find yourself in an avalanche of debt, what do you do?
Sure, you can cut back on unnecessary spending. But that only takes you so far.
You ask your boss for a raise, you work some OT, you take a second job.
You increase revenue.