I agree that cuts must be made and taxes must be raised. I also agree that this needs to be done across the board, regardless of income. I do however have a problem with your statement, "I just dont buy into the whiny "its not fair-blame and tax the rich and make them pay for the poor pathetic little creatures that cant be bothered to provide for themselves" bit."
I believe strongly in fiscal conservation, a very unpopular practice, in the government and one's personal life. I however find talk of this responsibility on both the personal and federal level to be mostly rhetoric. I can't tell you how many people I've met who bitch and moan about how our government needs to be responsible financially while living in a house they can't afford, driving 2 brand new cars, and basically keeping up with Jones'.
I also believe that everyone must pay their fair share to solve this problem, but to act like there is a level playing field between the ultra rich and everyone below is, in my opinion, down right absurd. One just has to look at the number of CEO's and other corporate directors who are now running our government organizations (FDA is a great example off the top of my head) and the legislation that follows. This is equally true in both parties.
I have said on many occasions that I believe the first step to solving our financial problems is to put the American people, not corporate backed lobbyists, back in the drivers seat. Again, both the left and right are guilty of this.
I believe making elections publicly funded, legislating a determined campaign period, and ending corporate personhood are just as important as tax increases or spending cuts. These three things, I believe, would lead to a much more honest election process and government.