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The conversation is fraught with challenges, such as political volatility resulting from cuts in government spending that citizens may view as detrimental. Dalio believes that the risk posed by inaction outweighs the potential backlash faced when making tough decisions. For the U.S. to avoid a fiscal disaster, swift cuts to wasteful spending must be prioritized, ensuring that the dire consequences of the debt crisis do not come to fruition.