Since 1980 Republicans have rigged the system to redistribute some $13 trillion into the pockets of the very rich.  The top .1% then held 10% of America's wealth, now they hold over 22% of America's wealth.  This is why the rest of us aren't getting ahead.  To cover-up this redistribution Republicans make government regulation and the social safety-net the scapegoats.
The last Bush Administration enacted the very policies Caldera is advocating, adding $4 trillion to our national debt to give tax-cuts the the rich, and it didn't produce 3% GDP growth.  It didn't produce 2% or even 1%.  It produced a -2.8% GDP growth.
Enact the same policies now and forget the massive increase in military spending conservatives want.  Our nation won't be able to afford expensive, feel-good new weapons.   Forget deportation for all or the debt-bubble will envelop us.
Instead, we should raise taxes on the top .1% and invest in renewable energy and infrastructure that will actually fuel economic growth.