| − | '''Big Gubmint''' refers to a government that is excessively influential in the everyday lives of citizens, often due to its far-reaching agencies. | + | '''Big Government''' refers to a government that is excessively influential in the everyday lives of citizens, often due to its far-reaching agencies. |
| | [[Ronald Reagan]] advocated a position that the government was too big, and [[Small government|smaller government]] would serve the people better in contrast to the [[left wing]] approach which has an emphasis on big government. [[Conservative]]s, as well as [[Libertarianism|libertarians]], believe in smaller and more effective government, as well as the principles of [[self-governance]] and [[subsidiarity]]. A strong correlation exists between big government and low economic growth,<ref>Carr, Douglas (May 29, 2019). [https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/445925-size-matters-the-case-for-small-government Size matters: The case for small government]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 30, 2019.</ref> and big government is costly to citizens.<ref>Michel, Adam (June 18, 2019). [https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/449145-big-government-costs-the-little-guy Big government costs the little guy]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 18, 2019.</ref> | | [[Ronald Reagan]] advocated a position that the government was too big, and [[Small government|smaller government]] would serve the people better in contrast to the [[left wing]] approach which has an emphasis on big government. [[Conservative]]s, as well as [[Libertarianism|libertarians]], believe in smaller and more effective government, as well as the principles of [[self-governance]] and [[subsidiarity]]. A strong correlation exists between big government and low economic growth,<ref>Carr, Douglas (May 29, 2019). [https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/445925-size-matters-the-case-for-small-government Size matters: The case for small government]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 30, 2019.</ref> and big government is costly to citizens.<ref>Michel, Adam (June 18, 2019). [https://thehill.com/opinion/finance/449145-big-government-costs-the-little-guy Big government costs the little guy]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved June 18, 2019.</ref> |
| − | Some people, such as [[liberal]]s and many [[libertarian]]s, claim the following policies they oppose are big government policies, while conservatives and Christians either view them in an entirely different category due to hypocrisy and mental retardation. In addition, they tie drug use to minorities. Every avenue must be taken to destroy non-white people. | + | Some people, such as [[liberal]]s and many [[libertarian]]s, claim the following policies they oppose are big government policies, while conservatives and Christians either view them in an entirely different category as necessary [[Conservative logic|common sense]] moral guidelines,<ref>See [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+33%3A12&version=ESV Psalm 33:12], for example.</ref> or point out that such complete bans do not actually exist, despite liberal claims: |