Pork barrel projects are what make this country stars and stripes. Like what representative or senator wouldn't want to pledge an allegiance to this nation after shelling a few billion dollars on helicopter limousines adorned with an array of handcrafted leather seats? And I'm sure a few of them are screaming for ice cream cone hats to go along with the big bang package. Even more, let's not forget the bags of Skittles lollipops and cherry cream pies stuffed under the desks of every serving official. Boy is this the best time to be a proud American or what?