"Buying votes" is far more abstract than profiting from policy.
So then why is huge government inherently bad, Hulka? What makes it more than a style thing?
Keep in mind that huge government is largely made up of Republicans.
Sorry, I have to drive to a work location, so I won't be able to go back and forth on this. Again, sorry.
I will address what you asked, however, I wasn't making a case either way, I was just saying that some people think lesser government is for the greater good. And, btw, the 'pubs keep government just a big as the dems (well maybe not that big, but it is close).
I personally feel that HUGE government is bad because it does not produce anything, takes away capital from the private sector that does produce, shackles people and business with too much regulation and it NEVER shrinks...it just continues to grow.
I feel that money kept in the private sector is better for everyone in our society.