This summer, the IRS rewarded Nicolas Cage for his “efforts” with a $6 million tax lien on his New Orleans’ properties for unpaid taxes. So the IRS, lead by tax cheat Timothy Geithner, is cracking down on Nicolas Cage for unpaid taxes. How ironic. Or perhaps, “how fitting” would be a better way to put it. After all, I think Tim Geithner, our spend-happy congress, the Federal Reserve, George Bush and Barack Obama can give Nicolas Cage a run for his money (what little is left of it) when it comes to irresponsible spending. Honestly, look at what our government has been doing:

Like the title says:

Dan Mitchell of the Cato Institute gives a concise breakdown on why too much government spending can hurt the economy. It’s definitely worth watching:

Walter E Williams, or the “People’s Economist,” gives a breakdown on how the government almost always underplays the size and cost of new programs.

Typical government response; program X hasn’t worked, it’s obviously because we didn’t spend enough:

The prestigious Onion News Network reports President Obama has decided to cut spending, but not with stimulus dollars or TARP. Rather, Obama pulls the plug on plans to develop billion dollar dragon tank.

Can anyone site one credible example where Keynesian economics and budget deficit spending effectively created economic growth?

A Schiff for Dodd trade could be likened to Pau Gasol for Kwame Brown. The Lakers have made two appearances to the NBA Finals since that adept move, and lifted the Larry O’Brien trophy last night, defeating the Orlando Magic 4 games to 1. Schiff would provide the necessary punch to a depleted, incohesive unit of representatives. With his scoring ability on the perimeter, the government could begin playing a Zen-like, inside/outside game predicated on ball movement. If nothing else, they should play his videos in pre-meeting warm-ups.

Trust matters in economics. An economy is nothing more than people interacting with people.