Republicans claim that Democrats worship government, and that they willingly sacrifice freedom in favor of big government. Many democrats seem to think of Obama as a paternal figure, at least, and perhaps an anointed priest. Then again, the Republican adoration for the president and government intrusion, and government power was nothing less than religious fervor during Bush’s reign. And they still go weak in the knees when Reagan’s name is mentioned aloud.
Republicans claim that they want a smaller, less powerful government, then gorge military and law enforcement with every dollar and every honor that they can. While screaming about how dangerous big government is, Republicans are desperate to provide inexhaustible resources to the parts of the government that actually have the ability to take your freedom.
While proclaiming how much they love individual liberty, Republicans side with the government every time government agents beat or shoot some suspect. Liberty loving Republicans will curse the government for prohibiting dumping toxins in a river, then claim “He should have complied!” is a good enough reason for the government to kill a person.
From where I sit, it looks like both Democrats and Republicans love big, powerful government. Both parties want to give more money and power to the government, they just have different agendas for how the government should use those resources.
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