Its one thing to argue ideology -- after all, everyone has utopian ideals of the perfect political balance -- which then serves as the guide point on the horizon. Every thoughtful individual in this group has such a "point".
While I might really want 75% reduction in government, I’ll settle for the politician who knocks us down 4% over one who grows it 4%. Still, ideally I'd like 75% and will continue to argue for it.
The problem is that the republicans claim victory with the +4%. Call us picky (or extremists!) but are we asking too much by calling this what it really is – a loss? Compromise is one thing, but caving in and calling it victory is pretty weak.
Who the hell are you anyway? :-)