Jon Stewart Reminds us that Earmarks are less than 2 percent of the Stimulus rackjite March 12, 2009 Kick! George Carlin explains it to Senator Lindsay GrahmOther than MORE WAR, this was candidate McCain’s big issue in last year’s election. As our economy tanked at his feet, McCain was screeching about earmarks that both he and the media said were such a low percentage of the budget they didn’t matter except to Republicans who not only have nothing better to argue about, but also have the most earmarks. The Silly Party. Monty Python Does the GOP Silly Party Post navigation Previous Previous post: Christian Republican Has Had Enough of the Cult of Rush LimbaughNext Next post: Daily Show Lewis Black on Recession Ups and Downs