Perhaps with a government dominated by businessmen (like it was prior to the 20th Century) we can not only reduce the cost of government but also reduce its size.
Businessmen know what it takes to make money both for themselves but for the rest of us too. And, they also know how to reduce personnel overhead to help them make money.
What would be like to live with an administration that reduces regulations and bureaucratic empires instead of living under an administration that increases regulations and bureaucratic empires?
Following up on your reply, Nip:
What have businesses been doing relentlessly at least for the past 25-30 years? Investing in technology for improved service and productivity; constantly downsizing (to improve service and improve profitability and productivity); emphasizing customer service (for improved profitability, sales and customer loyalty). The result is: businesses are sitting on lots of cash, have record levels of profitability, and are investing overseas for expansion purposes.
When is the last time any of these principles were pursued in the public sector? State or Federal? How about never?
What about our public institutions? Like our school system? Forget about it!