I don't disagree. I'm a small-government
by krudler (2024-02-26 19:34:56)

In reply to: Agree on your point about reactions and I try my best not to  posted by wpkirish

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Conservative but am not one of those who feels there's no place for regulations or government in general. I personally think we've gone far beyond what the founders wanted in terms of the size and power of the federal government, but can recognize where it is absolutely necessary. Entirely unfettered free markets also ends up with plenty of negative externalities. Many elements of Plato's Republic resonate with me. I also wasn't lumping you in with the bucket of my post, I think you're generally fair although I tend to disagree with you a good amount.

If I remember correctly we have had some discussions
by wpkirish  (2024-02-26 19:48:07)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Cannot reply

where we both walked away with things to think about which is a good thing.

I hear what you say about the founders original views in terms of power and size but I also think the world has developed into a much more complex interconnected society than they ever could have imagined. I think that comexity and interconnectedness requies a stronger national government.

Yes we have, and I've appreciated your perspectives. You
by krudler  (2024-02-26 19:55:34)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Cannot reply

don't name call or belittle, and seem to come at these issues with a measured approach. You have a fair point about the world evolving and needing a stronger federal government, and I see merit in that point. I do feel that we've grown more than that mandate though. Over the weekend I wanted to do some analysis on population growth vs. government employee and spending growth, but ran out of time. Perhaps that data already exists and I just haven't seen it. I also am willing to admit that that doesn't tell the entire story, as we've had entirely new industries created in the last several decades that aren't necessarily related to population growth, so it would require some kind of multi-variate analysis to prove my point. Perhaps the data won't even prove my point, but I have become conscious of the creep, particularly after a lot of the agencies and regulations were created after 9/11 that I feel haven't really made us that much more safe.

Anyway, I'm out for the night, but cheers, and thanks for your perspective as always!