Big Government or Different Government?

Republicans all around are complaining about Big Government and what the Dem's are going to do to increase its size.

To better frame the argument, Dems must say: "this is not about Big Government, this is about Different Government. Instead of focusing our economy on war and wall street financiers, Democrats will focus government in a different direction, that of the good of the people. We will refocus tax dollars spent on war to the people in the form of health, education and jobs. We will reformulate tax tables to boost the middle class, giving families breathing room to focus on what they do best, raising their families and forming the base of this great country. We will shift the economy to focus on what it takes to raise children and protect incomes, health and safety: in that, we mean that we will invest in education, both E-12 and college/vocational; health care in reforming a system that takes money out of every American's pocket at a greater rate than any other aspect of spending; regulation so that every American need not fear the food they eat will be contaminated or pills they take will be tainted. In other words, we will mind the store and the banks, while keeping you safe at home. Further, your money will stay where it belongs, in your pockets, you will no longer have it picked by those who don't need it, you will be able to use it where you choose and for what you believe it should be spent on, your families."

How's that for a different take on Newty Gingrich's bs?

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