[ClearCase_guy]

Chait seems to be arguing that the best way to "reduce government" is by "raising taxes".

Idiot.

[Nonstatist]

Chait seems to be arguing that the best way to "reduce government" is by "raising taxes

Thats not what he's saying at all. He's saying that he doesn't want to shrink government at all,but if cutting spending in certain areas that don't serve his constituencies can be done in order to cement in permanent tax increases, and give cover to the Democraps in the process, he'll go along with it.

[Oztrich Boy]

Nuke the entire site from orbit. It’s the only way to be sure.

[DPMD]

Reduce the size of government by 1. increasing taxes, and 2. reducing spending.

First, raise taxes.

Then, reduce spending.

We promise.

Right. Reduce spending by giving the addicts more money to spend.

Only in the mind of a liberal.