big government
(chiefly, US, politics, sometimes, capitalized) Governance that consists of large-scale programs, numerous departments and employees, and that entails substantial spending, especially liberal or left-
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The NH House continues its trend of failing its financial obligations to municipalities and schools while increasing its say over how municipalities run their schools. Small government is big government. 🙃 #NHPoliti…
This is what Money Laudering looks like in Big Government. www.tiktok.com/t/ZTktEvTao/
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(chiefly, US, politics, sometimes, capitalized) Governance that consists of large-scale programs, numerous departments and employees, and that entails substantial spending, especially liberal or left-wing governance which emphasizes social entitlements and regulation, and that is considered intrusive by some citizens, especially by conservatives or right-wingers.
“The NH House continues its trend of failing its financial obligations to municipalities and schools while increasing its say over how municipalities run their schools. Small government is big government. 🙃 #NHPolitics x.com/AdamSextonWM...”
— Bluesky· May 2026“This is what Money Laudering looks like in Big Government. www.tiktok.com/t/ZTktEvTao/”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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