President frightening AmericansThe president is frightening Americans with threats that the government will stop processing Social Security checks and stop paying military personnel. I agree that he is gambling that Republicans will yield to fears of a ferocious public backlash if the government is unable to pay its bills in a push for spending cuts. But both Democrats and Republicans must realize deep spending cuts are needed. It’s an issue both political parties must act upon for the good of the country if a dreadful calamity is to be avoided. The president says the GOP lawmakers should “act responsibly” and …