Welfare reform came when the GOP controlled the House only and compromise was the only way to accomplish anything at all. Still, we won that one by holding out for the most we could get, not by conciliatory gestures.
Tax cuts were the product of compromise, true. This compromise also producted unprecedented spending. Did the ball advance in our direction? No, it advanced quite a bit in the other direction - adding debt is not a consequenceless nor neutral effect. Tax cuts are only meaningful in the context of commensurate spending cuts.
In the context of a GOP that controls the House, Senate, and Presidency, compromise comes with an immense opportunity cost - our time to act is frittered away, giving the opposition the ability to neutralize the advantage.
Comprimise got us CFR.
First Amendment ... almost gone.... nibble nibble on it that have and now, they go after conservative radio and say when they promote this or that, it's an in-kind contribution. Our voice is being silenced. Democrats don't realize this WILL get them too..
Fifth Amendment .. Eminent Domain.
The obligation of our nation to defend it's borders from foreign invation...
The right of privacy to our medical records. GONE.
Illegal aliens winning in our courts of law, and entitled to more rights than citizens.
CAFTA.... American sovereignty.... GONE.
English Language.
Trading another Amendment for a tax cut is not acceptable. But you can be sure the full dismantling is at hand... and will be until, they have successfully eliminated the need for voting completely.
Which of course, brings me to Drivers Licenses for illegals.
I'll stop now.
I think I've had enough.
If this is true you'd need to explain how the budget deficit is shrinking in light of large spending increases and revenue (tax) reductions.
Could the supply siders be right when they say that tax cuts increase economic activity resulting in increased revenue for the fedgov?
In any event the goal, IMHO, is to increase the wealth of American citizens. Public debt as a percentage of household wealth has been dropping. We're creating wealth faster than debt. Allowing Americans to keep more of their money is the reason for this. Besides, what's better: The government borrowing money at 4.3% or taking my money, by raising taxes, that I can earn 10% with?
The ball, without question, has advanced in our direction on this issue. Increasing American household wealth along with the war on terror should be two of the most important issues for conservatives. On these, GWB has performed admirably.