[Howie66]

For one, it wouldn't bother me one iota to see about 50% reduction in the government "work-force".

Just a few departments that could easily absorb that kind of reduction in manpower and barely anyone would notice: FDA, IRS, NEA, Department of Education, HUD, OSHA, Department of Energy, and EPA just for starters.

I reckon that this list can grow by leaps and bounds in the next 15 minutes.......

[stockstrader]

THAT,,,,is exactly the type of GOVERNMENT PLANT CLOSING that Mr. Kudlow was indirectly alluding to (tongue-in-cheek). His comment was humorous, but also 'right-on-the-mark'!

I'd like to see a list, but I'm not aware of the list of government agencies that are planning to downsize. (sarcasm--off)

[RightWhale]

Yes, but . . .

yelling at gov't won't get it done since so many are constantly demanding more gov't services. Convince coal mine workers they don't need gov't intervention in mine safety, but talking to gov't directly is getting nothing done for reduction.

[muawiyah]

You could simply "privatize" the post office and that'd remove half the federal work force ~ and have absolutely no impact whatsoever over the power and scope of the federal government.

[Lokibob]

Think about what you are asking:
Close 1/2 the police stations.
Close 1/2 the fire stations.
Close 1/2 the post offices.
Close 1/2 the control towers in airports
Close 1/2 the Dept. of Transportation offices so 1/2 the snow plowing.

Thsi is just for starters.