I am not for big government and never have been so i don't know where you're getting that. In my opinion for government to function properly you must "starve the rats". In my economics class that is the exact termonology I use.
President Bush is. If you don't agree with that then why are you criticizing me for criticizing him?
And you should really read up on the rebellion. When it comes to intrusive government few could match Jefferson Davis.