1. Simply observation of the world around me best describes it. There was no great moment, just a gradual realization that we are responsible for ourselves. We can not be totally dependant on “The Government” for our every need, be it personal safety or housing.
2. Family values and patriotism would have to be at the top of the list.
3. I think it has always been there, but has been fairly silent. The liberal movement took off in the late 60s, early 70s as a branch of the hippie movement. When the hippies started growing up and entering the real world they realized that there is such a thing as personal responsibility – an anathema to most liberals.
4. Dominate? No.
5. I’d like to see 18th Amendment repealed. The US Senate originally represented the States. With the 18th Amendment it was changed into another House and the States came closer to being nothing more than tax collection districts.
6. I would like to see an amendment repealing the 18th Amendment.
7. I do not agree with our being the World’s primary police force
8. As limited a role as possible, mainly keeping people honest.
Fortunately for y'all, the 18th Amendment was repealed in 1933, and now the sale, importation, and manufacture of intoxicating liquors is A-OK :-p
Now, if y'all wanna talk about repealing the 16th, which permitted direct unapportioned taxation, or the 17th, which introduced the direct popular election of Senators, I'm right there with ya.