Oh wow

The largest healthcare provider in the world is the US Federal Government over 120 million on Medicare and Medicaid.

The largest retirement plan is SS that has over 70 million on its dime

The largest Banker in the world is the US Federal Reserve

Smallest government in 45 years oh that is rich Government has never been larger.

Our government is being played by the TPTB. The U.S. Government is destined to fail as it is running off of fumes. I believe that the presence of foreign influence and profiteers is highly likely given the adamant direction of our system.

Time is slowly eroding the foundation at which our government was built. It is only a matter of time until foreign banks and markets reject our abused dollar.

Originally posted by thisguyrighthere

Originally posted by freethinker123
Can somebody explain to me the obsession with smaller government in the US, rather than a better functioning government? In other words, why aren't people as concerend with state employees doing their jobs better as much as they are wanting for them to lose their jobs?

I ask because almost all from the US talk about this small government thing, but I get the feeling its a 'belief' almost held like a religion and that hardly anybody even bothers thinking about the issue, its a given for some reason...

Because they cant do it better.

Speaking as a decades long government employee efficiency is frowned upon.

In one of my higher-up positions I was able to cut tens of thousands off the annual budget of my municipality not by laying people off, reducing services or making any cuts of any kind. I simply cancelled all the crony contracts that had been established and opened all acquisitions and services up to bidding and "shopping around."

The taxpayers on the street loved it.

The bureaucrats did not.

I experienced this same occurrence in several positions across several cities and states.

Efficiency is punished. Nepotism and waste is not only liked but it is encouraged and rewarded.

I'll never forget the time I was called out for picking up a $2 roll of tape on my way in rather than ordering that same roll of tape for $10 from the city approved vendor.

An efficient government is an impossibility. By it's vary nature any governing entity or bureaucracy will be corrupt sooner or later.

Thanks for the reply, at least you have an informed reason for your belief. But would you agree with me that most in the US think small government is good, but they haven't thought about if this is true, or had any experience of it. For me its worrying that people buy into a general belief with bothering to consider the issue.

For the record I've also worked at a government institution and I'd agree with you about bureaucracy. On the other hand I've worked in the private sector, where the boss / owner used to yell and belittle us, including department heads such as myself. He wasn't cometent....

Is an efficient government impossible? With correct oversight / incentives surely its possible to make government more efficient? But efficiency is only part of the story. Being effective and doing the job correctly is just as important isn't it?

Smallest government in 45 years at the same time we have a record number of people dependent in some way on government. Numbers don't add up.

Originally posted by neo96
Oh wow

The largest healthcare provider in the world is the US Federal Government over 120 million on Medicare and Medicaid.

The largest retirement plan is SS that has over 70 million on its dime

The largest Banker in the world is the US Federal Reserve

Smallest government in 45 years oh that is rich Government has never been larger.

Side note: The FEDERAL RESERVE isn't a part of the government. It is a privately owned bank that has a monopoly on the united states dollar, which isn't backed by anything but debt. It also charges interest on every dollar in existance because not only does it print money it LENDS it to us. DO PEOPLE GET THAT EVERY DOLLAR IS A LOAN WITH INTEREST ON IT.

FEDERAL RESERVE= world criminals

We Now Have Our Smallest Government in 45 Years

This may actually be the Biggest "Smallest" desperate attempt to retain at least a few Obama voters and keep them from either not voting in disgust, or worse yet for Obama, voting for Romney !!

It's just like hanging on to that rope over a cliff.

You know --- the one that keeps rubbing on that rock and breaking the strands one at a time

They keep using meaningless and misleading figures to keep the dwindling supporters in lockstep.

The "Nutting" chronicles was a good example.

If I didn't know better, I would almost believe much of this is written by Sorcha Faal !!

We Now Have Our Smallest Government in 45 Years

Then why don't we have the same tax to income ratio as 45 years ago?

Everybody is downsizing, even the government. So what, it's just like everything else, less bang for the buck. It's all chips at the casino, monopoly money, render unto Cesar, etc.