wkmac,
You are misrepresenting me.
There is a far difference from believing the republicans represent me less than the dems and being for big government.
Yes, I think bush is and always has been a simple,loyal puppet for the neocons and heck, as it turns out he is far more big government than most current dems.
But it matters not how badly he handles anything to his idolizers, so I go by the "this to shall pass" philosophy and hope the next guy, regardless of party is a whole lot more intelligent and turns the country around from the imperialistic, fiscally irresponsible "none of this will bother my rich friends" policies that we are now enduring.
I believe the philosophical differences between you and I are closer to the difference between an realist and a dreamer, than anything else.
Granted, it's far more fun to take your stance and be able to criticize, look down your nose and "I told you so", etc all the time regardless of which party screws up, because your party has never had any power or capabilities and is likely never to have them, but at the end of the day that and three bucks might get you a gallon of gas.
I know, I know, ya got to start some place and for that I understand and even agree.