Oh, sorta like "no child left behind", prescription drugs, and faith based pork?
Because those things were passed under a Republican Administration and Congress doesnt mean they become conservative philosophies. It just means that the Republicans are passing a liberal agenda. The nationalization of education and health care is still a liberal agenda, regardless of who is passing it.
You are what, comforted? Who then are you looking to for a conservative, limited government agenda?
I believe the word/concept you should be focusing on is totalitarian. Try to shake off the simplistic two-tone Limbaugh point of view.
Liberal philosophy/ideas do not necessarily lead to totalitarianism. The paths to totalitarianism are several and beguiling.