The economy can be both very complex and very simple. In simplified terms, consider two buckets. One is the public sector, and one is the private sector. As more money flows into the bucket of the public sector and fills it up, the private sector bucket does not fill up. However, the private sector utilizes money more efficiently and contributes to economic growth for its citizens. As the government leviathan grows, it harms the private sector and, with it, working Americans.

Consider Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Before the financial crisis of 2008, Fannie and Freddie backed 45% of all mortgages. During the crisis, the federal government took over Fannie and Freddie. Combined, they now back over 60% of all mortgages. Add in FHA and VA loans, and the American taxpayer now backs almost 85% o

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