Problem: Voters are outraged that government bureaucrats continue to get hefty pay and benefit hikes while the private sector suffers through the leanest years since the Great Depression.
Solution: A bonus (not pay) freeze, and only for political appointees (that’s, what, all of 2.000 people?).
Next on the list of Obama Austerity Measures: Offbrand caviar for the SEIU lounge.
If deficit hawks didn’t hate poor people, they could pay off the deficit by heavily taxing rich people.
By the way, Lawrence, thank you for being so tolerant of my mini-rants on your blog.