[Paisan]

that particular quote

That ‘particular quote’ is the “marching orders” for the Conservative Cause.

Say what you will about T. Jefferson - and this thread says much - HE, among the Founding Fathers, is one of the few who is still left standing.

It is this “Gray Area” of the American Experience, that evokes the most debate and dissension.

Have at it.............

[kiryandil]

That ‘particular quote’ [“That government is best, which governs least” - Thomas Jefferson] is the “marching orders” for the Conservative Cause.

Yes - they are my marching orders, I know that.

There is much discussion on this point among the Founding Fathers. It's telling that the funding of the federal government was very sketchy throughout the lifetime of the Founding Fathers - they knew not to feed the beast.