Am I a Libertarian Conservative?

I am puzzled by a talk show that I saw recently. I probably shouldn't be puzzled. It happens all the time. It's when a host or mediator puts some predetermined premises on a question and then asks the guest to try to answer the question. The question in this case was about how the United States could cut taxes and reduce the deficit. He also put the stipulations that domestic programs couldn't be cut and that foreign cuts couldn't be taken because of our need to maintain the world power status. I don't know how this question could be answered. The domestic cuts couldn't be allowed because as we grow older we rely on the government more. His premise was that the idea of "less government" only applies to kids or young adults. I guess what he is getting at is that I need to grow up and rely on the government. My thought is that he needs to grow up and take some responsibility on his own life. This country needs people to stand up and take personal responsibility for their lives.
How can we reduce the deficit?
When I'm faced with this situation at home the answer is simple-Stop Spending!
We must also not hold onto our money selfishly, we have the responsibility to take care of those that can't take care of themselves, such as widows and orphans. And we must see the difference between those that "can't" and those that "won't".If we leave this responsibility to the government it will not be done effectively, as history has proven. The cycle goes something like this, we give our money to the government and by the time it actually gets to those that need it, ninety percent of it is gone.
I also have a question about the world power question. Is it about the strength of our military and the dollars we invest in it? Or does our power reside in our freedom?