Republican beliefs?

What are some core Republican beliefs?

Three strong beliefs could be a desire to have less government, to be financially responsible as well as frugal with government spending, and a strong stance on keeping government out of one's personal life. These are what I believe to be classic conservative motivations for a proud Republican stamp.

Unfortunately under the Bush administration, government has grown in size. With the price of the war our deficit grows daily, and with the president endorsing govenment involvement in what I view to be personal issues like Terry Schiavo I wonder if we should change the stamp.

I am I the only person who sees these strong differences?

David, with the exception of the war and the prescription drug benefit, the government has grown at a rate less than that in the '90s. The prescription drug benefit was a pressing issue from the Democrats and had to be done. The war was also as needed, so I leave you at a lower rate counting those out.

Unfortunately for you David, the economy has grown in size, the deficit-to-GDP ratio is shrinking, which is the sign of a strong economy.

David Duvall asks "am I the only person who sees these strong differences?"

No.

Oh, you hit the nail on the head there. Could that be why I'm starting to fall off the Republican side of the fence?