[MrB]

I really like the fact that Thompson is sticking to “first principals” -

if he follows those, I have no doubts about the way he would govern as an originalist.

And 8 years of originalist governance will at least help slow down our march toward secular socialism dictated by a big central government.

[Reagan Man]

Agreed. Reagan proved in the 1980`s that the march of welfare state liberalism can be slowed and even knocked down a few pegs. A few more limited govt conservative presidents and the bureaucracy associated with welfare state liberalism can be reversed. Its not an impossible task. This isn't Europe, after all. Americans still respect individualism and reducing the size and scope of govt remains a noble effort.