The only reason massive cuts might cause recession, is because the money being used was created by the Fed - so if the Fed was no longer injecting the stimulus in that manner.. a temporary recession may ensue.

However, the long term health would be a lot better. Its kind of like kicking a heroin habit. At first the addict feels miserable. Then after they get over that really shitty part, they are 1000x better off.

Our fiscal habits are slowly killing us, and we are always in danger of overdose. A short, needed correction is a small price to pay for long term health.

For who could be free when every other man's humour might domineer over him? - John Locke (2nd Treatise, sect 57)