It's a good thing we're a republic then.
You're smarter than that, I know it because I've read and enjoyed many posts from you over the years.
I agree with almost everything you say in this post but for the assertion that this movement towards bigger government will in anyway stop under Romney. The scope and power of the federal government to monitor and control the individual without due process expanded more under the 8 years of Bush than in any other time in American history. Despite being a socialist/marxist/progressive/whatever conservatives want to label him as, Obama has done nothing but strengthen those new instruments and continue the expansive reach of the federal government, continuing the work of the past 8 years.
Both sides are marching us towards the same finish line, they just use different adjectives.
Is it too late to change my residence and vote in Eagle Rock? It's Saturday!!