Declaring an end to “mindless austerity,” President Barack Obama called for a surge in government spending Thursday, and asked Congress to throw out the sweeping budget cuts both parties agreed to four years ago when deficits were spiraling out of control.

Oh, yes. Tax all but $5 a year from me. I’ll move into subsidized housing and go on food stamps, because government money flowing into the community generates nine dollars on the dollar. I know it is selfish to keep $5 for myself when my dollar will only trade for another dollar; but I may want to get a couple candy bars against the First Lady’s counsel. This is, after all, a free country.