It’s the burden of government, not the party of the president, that determines economic growth.

If you want less sleaze in Washington, reduce the size and scope of the federal government.

Another Congressman for sale.

Which of the 8 former governor’s running for the Republican nomination has the best record on spending?

Another tax hiker who demands we do as he says, not as he does.

Republicans are parading through Iowa promising special handouts for political support.

The media complains about a lack of “productivity” under divided government. I celebrate it.

Evidence of positive outcomes from banning earmarks.

A festival of statist hypocrisy

Regular readers know that I like to mock big government and the hacks who are drawn to politics. This explains why I’ve always enjoyed cartoons that portray the state as a blundering, often-malicious, overweight nitwit. You can see some of my favorite examples here,here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, and here. So in that tradition, let’s set aside serious issues today and enjoy […]