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[–] iAmTheTot@sh.itjust.works 10 points 1 week ago (1 children)

It's almost like it was never about "small government", it was about control.

[–] WatDabney@sopuli.xyz 1 points 1 week ago

Well, yeah.

You'd think though that the politicians would be a bit less overt about violating their stated principles, and/or that their supporters would be a bit less tolerant of it when they do.

I mean... it's not like a used car salesman primising to sell you a fine car then selling you a lemon. It's like a used car salesman promising to sell you a fine car then breaking your legs.

And the rank and file keep coming back for more.