Here’s a new word for you that recently showed up on the internet -
Ineptocracy.  It was brought to my attention by astute WoodChips reader
Marty C.

Ineptocracy noun. (in-ep-toc’-ra-cy) – a
system of government where the least capable to lead are elected by the
least capable of producing, and where the members of society least
likely to sustain themselves or succeed, are rewarded with goods and
services paid for by the confiscated wealth of a diminishing number of
producers.

This word kind of confirms a nagging suspicion I’ve had that our
politicians are granting political favors to blocks of voters so they
can get re-elected.  Now that’s rather cynical of me, but I keep running
into these things that make me think we have the best government money
can buy.

Like alcohol, for instance.  Only the government could screw up such a wonderful product. You just aren’t going to believe this … click for more Alcohol and Ineptocracy

“The Senate is now considering increasing government subsidies for corn growers to produce more ethanol. If we produce enough ethanol we can postpone our next invasion of a Middle Eastern country for two to three years.”

– Jay Leno