Government is NOT a business

[pinstripers]

A business is not a government.

[ShockingButTrue]

Government is NOT a business.

I know it sounds cool among conservatives to throw around big, thoughtless ideas on shrinking the government to nothingness. But I submit that those same people (I've been one in the past) have not thought critically about the repercussions of such acts.

Business is created to extract as much profit as possible for those risking capital.

Government is created to help the people.

Can you see the difference? When smart people would choose a career in government, they would say they are choosing a life of "service".. to the people (in lieu of greater enrichment in the private sector). This choice was considered a sacrifice, a calling.

Purposes of government:

Fire control/protection
Clean water/removal of wastewater
Protection of property and self (police/courts)
Safe food, vehicles, roadways, airways.
Reliable communication (phone, mail, Internet)
Protection from enemy conquer (military)
Social security (seniors, disabled, hungry)


There are many, MANY other purposes/functions of government that may not often be considered, like stimulating innovation. The U.S. Govt. grants billions every year to "smart people" in order to encourage innovation in fields that are deemed important (national security).

Is the government efficient like a business? Of course not! And nor should it be. It's job is to give **** away (hopefully paying for it all w/ equitable taxing practices) to make the entire nation.. better.

But should the government be good stewards of the tax receipts they do collect? Of course! And that is where the impasse occurs.

Most of the bitching is political. R's don't want a single dime spent on Tommy's new titties. But many of the D's do. So when the R's are in office, they slash spending on gender B.S. When the D's are back, they open up the silicone floodgates.

But what we have going on now is a couple of kooks playing to the crowd. Look at all this **** I slashed!!!11111 ****ING DEMOCRATS!!!!!

This is all just keeping us away from the truth. The truth is far more boring; it's pragmatic, small, and dull, but correct. Torching entire programs that are mostly serving their purpose is children playing checkers.

We voted for a Government audit. In summation; basically, we want them audited before 'their' 87,000 'agents' come knocking on your door. Your post shows you comprehend that but very little, at best. msnbc level mental illness. Twitter belongs to the people now!

What next, the China model ain't so bad when given a chance? Oh, wait...

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