I think the whole concept of “small government” is a canard. It means absolutely nothing in practice and is basically a cynical form of mobilization that takes advantage of peoples’ lack of understanding about how government actually works.
Comment by Ratoe — Thursday, January 31, 2024 @ 10:49 am
I would counter that it is a gross oversimplification to be sure. And really, any discussion that reduces the discussion to a dichotomous choice between two adjectives is by definition overly limiting.
I do think that there is a legitimate debate to be had about the scope of government.
Comment by Dr. Steven Taylor — Thursday, January 31, 2024 @ 11:43 am
[...] I have been quite fascinated for some time with the animosity in some very visible and vocal elements of the Republican Party on the issue of John McCain’s conservative credentials. Indeed, one of my posts yesterday touches on the subject. Further, Steve Bainbridge and I had a small back-and-forth on the general topic recently and I have noted it in other posts as well. [...]
[...] I have been quite fascinated for some time with the animosity in some very visible and vocal elements of the Republican Party on the issue of John McCain’s conservative credentials. Indeed, one of my posts yesterday touches on the subject. Further, Steve Bainbridge and I had a small back-and-forth on the general topic recently and I have noted it in other posts as well. [...]
I think the whole concept of “small government” is a canard. It means absolutely nothing in practice and is basically a cynical form of mobilization that takes advantage of peoples’ lack of understanding about how government actually works.
Comment by Ratoe — Thursday, January 31, 2024 @ 10:49 am
I would counter that it is a gross oversimplification to be sure. And really, any discussion that reduces the discussion to a dichotomous choice between two adjectives is by definition overly limiting.
I do think that there is a legitimate debate to be had about the scope of government.
Comment by Dr. Steven Taylor — Thursday, January 31, 2024 @ 11:43 am
[...] I have been quite fascinated for some time with the animosity in some very visible and vocal elements of the Republican Party on the issue of John McCain’s conservative credentials. Indeed, one of my posts yesterday touches on the subject. Further, Steve Bainbridge and I had a small back-and-forth on the general topic recently and I have noted it in other posts as well. [...]
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[...] I have been quite fascinated for some time with the animosity in some very visible and vocal elements of the Republican Party on the issue of John McCain’s conservative credentials. Indeed, one of my posts yesterday touches on the subject. Further, Steve Bainbridge and I had a small back-and-forth on the general topic recently and I have noted it in other posts as well. [...]
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