Now, as floods strike across the Great Plains, would be a great time for the Republican elected officials in Iowa, Nebraska and Missouri to show how committed they are to their claim of wanting small government.
Republicans love to snicker at Ronald Reagan's famous quote, "The nine most feared words are, ‘I'm from the government and I'm here to help'." Now would be a great time to demonstrate, not just with words but with action, that you are really committed to that ideology.
When the Federal Emergency Management Agency shows up in your state please tell them, "We believe in small government and we don't need or want your help.