[sinkspur]

Where is the smaller government?

Smaller government is a myth. Only Calvin Coolidge was able to actually shrink the size of the government, during his term.

Nobody-NOBODY- else in the 20th century did anything but grow the size of the government. Even the sainted Ronald Reagan.

The American people don't want smaller government. If they did, they'd put people in office who could actually shrink government and not worry at the next election.

What are YOU willing to give up so that government can shrink? Nobody wants to "give up what's comin' to me" so that programs could be reduced or eliminated.

The American people have what they want: a government that responds to lots of their needs for which they are willing to pay high taxes.

[gogogodzilla]

True, but you can stop the growth. Eventually, as the economy grows, the percentage size of the government in the American GDP will shrink.

That allows for those still want 'what's coming to them' to get what's coming to them.

[jmc813]

Smaller government is a myth.

You probably really dislike the Mike Pence crowd.

[Frank T]

Then why the hell are you on the Free Republic website?