Government Growth Aficionado Gifts

Welcome to Washington DC...Where your federal government has been thinking bigger and bigger since 1801.

'Do you remember the good old days when April 15 was the only 'fiscal cliff' people worried about?'

'We can't cut entitlements for federal employees. We're federal employees.'

IRS: The country is broke, but your taxes cannot be construed as 'Charity to the Poor'.

'Gentlemen we need more growth.'

'Daddy! There's a Politician in my closet!'

Real Congressional reform's a must.....

Build the Wall Back Better

"Discussing research funding with ministers can be a little fraught..."

CONGRESS, 'Okay, so you've been censured -- you've got to get right back in there and start legislating before you lose your nerve!'

'This won't take long, Senator -- I'm a single-issue nut.'

'Mr. Speaker! Mr. Speaker! Mr. Speaker. . . He didn't show up for work today.'

Most egregious misuse of Commons speaking time.

'It's interesting that your great-grandparents came over from Ireland in 1887, but you still don't qualify for foreign aid.'

Investigate Committee On Why There Are So Many Investigative Committees.

"Politics is the art of nothing is possible."

"While remarkably accurate, your answer should have been three branches of government, not the Three Stooges of Government."

'I like it. It reminds me of my bonus development.'

We see the US flag flying outside a government building, with the strips going vertically - US Government tackles obesity.

Seven Economic Plans to Save Everybody. . . 'Any questions?'

Congressional Trimming

"Someday, son, you're going to inherit a great deal of money. It's called 'Head Start'."

"My report is on the three branches of government - checks, balances, and subpoenas."

"We briefly thought we balanced the budget, but it was 'fake math'."

'Continuing to deficit spend during a budget crunch is what makes America great!'

"Dad! I made a sand embarrassment!"

Mind Narrows.

"The Speaker of the House is such a gossip!"

'It'll deliver more and better services at a lower cost -- it's Giant Economy Size Government!'

"Congress just passed a bill turning the entire judicial branch of the government over to the States!"

Once again, the conversation gets too heated, and the selection of a state muffin has to be shelved until next year.

Local Government Bill (1894) and the Lords

'My ambition is to become minister of finance.'

Parliamentary night sitting.

Kevin Rudd