Anon, unfortunately, I don't think this was the case. The '76 revolution cut taxes, but didn't decrease spending (aka, cut programs). Not even Reagan could pull that off... he was admitting his own administration's limitations as much as anyone's, which is why he phrased this statement as a law of nature. Gov programs just don't VOLUNTEER to be downsized. :P ever.

I find that first sentence particularly profound.

I agree that it is not for the select radicals (even if they are right!) to foist their views on anyone else, least of all a elected official, servant of the general public. Yet I also think it foolhardy in the extreme to think we could have this exceptional government system with all the benefits of liberty that are unique to America without the faith-based principles that our founders held to. There is room enough for debate on the specific issues, but let's not forget and discard the very principles by which we have the right to debate.

Beautifully said!! When America becomes the 'home of the brave' again, the next revolution will begin.