The Era of Big Government

Ladies and gentlemen, the era of big government is here. Tomorrow, President Obama will sign the $787B stimulus package into law. This will supplant the previous $700B bank bailout as the largest piece of legislation passed in our country. All over the country, quasi-conservative Republicans are foaming-at-the-mouth angry about the size of the package. However, when the money was going to the banks just a few months ago, they were as quiet as a field mouse. When GWB grew the size of government to stratospheric levels, they hid their heads in the sand. Now, they choose to be outraged over the growth? Yeah okay.

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham is in favor of nationalizing the banking system.

The State of California once again proves that big government socialism does not work. As Margaret Thatcher once said, "Eventually, you run out of other peoples' money." As the state faces a $42B shortfall, I think that ol' Terminator himself would agree.

Hugo Chavez just won a victory that eliminates term-limits and effectively makes him dictator for life.

Facebook determines once you sign up, they own the rights to everything you post indefinitely, even if you close your account.

Okay, I'll change it up a bit from our country's metamorphosis to some things that are a bit more American.

Michael Phelps will not face charges for his infamous bong photo.

Airline crew caught with 5 kilos of cocaine in their baggage.

Fake "evil twin" defense isn't a viable criminal defense strategy.