Are Republicans Really for Smaller Government?

[Wiseacre]

I think the 2010 election was a come to Jesus moment for the repubs. They either get the smaller gov't, reduce spending religion or they're toast next year. And I think they know it.

What makes you believe that, since most of the newly elected "tea partiers" have already tossed their souls down the toilet that is Washington DC insider politics?

I don't follow. You think some of the freshmen repubs have strayed from the path of righteousness?

 

[Anachronism]

I don't follow. You think some of the freshmen repubs have strayed from the path of righteousness?

EXACTLY. I'm a political Idealogue. I believe that you need to WALK the TALK in order for me to even consider supporting you. No exceptions. No "oops" moments. No second chances.

 

[C_Clayton_Jones]

Are Republicans Really for Smaller Government?

Republican, libertarian, conservative, whatever, whomever – to those who advocate ‘smaller government,’ they need to define it first, that’s the real challenge.

For example:

As a republican, I support the notion that when our government controls too much of it's people's way of life, it takes away the very freedoms that we enjoy. I don't want the White House telling me what I can eat or can't eat. I don't want the White House telling me how to raise my children. I don't want the White House in control of my TV or power consumption.

What does all of that even mean?

 

[Charles_Main]

Are Republicans Really for Smaller Government?

Republican, libertarian, conservative, whatever, whomever – to those who advocate ‘smaller government,’ they need to define it first, that’s the real challenge.

For example:

As a republican, I support the notion that when our government controls too much of it's people's way of life, it takes away the very freedoms that we enjoy. I don't want the White House telling me what I can eat or can't eat. I don't want the White House telling me how to raise my children. I don't want the White House in control of my TV or power consumption.

What does all of that even mean?

I define it very specifically to Limiting the Federal Governments size, scope, and power. Deferring instead to state and local Government for most things.

 

[rdean]

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Some are...

Are you suggesting that all members of a certain party are ALL going to think or believe exactly the same?

If so, then all democrats are for socialism, abortion and completely defunding the military.

The opinions of some do not define the opinions of all in any party, race or religion.

As a republican, I support the notion that when our government controls too much of it's people's way of life, it takes away the very freedoms that we enjoy. I don't want the White House telling me what I can eat or can't eat. I don't want the White House telling me how to raise my children. I don't want the White House in control of my TV or power consumption.

Will we outlaw salt and legalize dope? Will we be forced to pay inflated electrical costs because of the over regulation of coal production? Big government has the potential to do just that.

Republicans that don't "follow the leader" are outcast from their party.

 

[txlonghorn]

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Some are...

Are you suggesting that all members of a certain party are ALL going to think or believe exactly the same?

If so, then all democrats are for socialism, abortion and completely defunding the military.

The opinions of some do not define the opinions of all in any party, race or religion.

As a republican, I support the notion that when our government controls too much of it's people's way of life, it takes away the very freedoms that we enjoy. I don't want the White House telling me what I can eat or can't eat. I don't want the White House telling me how to raise my children. I don't want the White House in control of my TV or power consumption.

Will we outlaw salt and legalize dope? Will we be forced to pay inflated electrical costs because of the over regulation of coal production? Big government has the potential to do just that.

 

[DaGoose]

Bush and Tarp, Nixon and wage and price controls. Of course, this goes back to my earlier question of what constitutes a "conservative." Though conservatives would have been the ones to support these candidates so whether or not these people are conservatives is a debatable point.

Neither Bush nor Nixon were conservatives. That's why electing Romney would be disastrous. He campaigns as a conservative, but I haven't noted a single principled bone in his body.

I know I'm gonna regret asking this but......

Who, in your opinion, in the current crop of candidates qualifies as a conservative? (I had to add "in your opinion" since there are so many different definitions of the word. And I'm not convinced you actually know what it means, either.)

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