I would say generally this is false. There are times when republicans have definitely betrayed small government ideals and endorsed big government but generally they do this less than democrats.

I think issues with Facebook and Google however are forcing them to consider regulating large businesses more where in the past republicans are less likely to regulate businesses. They are seeing how lack of regulations are a double edged sword.

Its less than democrats but increasing.  They also have tried to legislate that PRIVATE companies can't impose vaccine requirements.  Another government control opportunity.  So far I don't see republicans rushing to undo the patriot act and other horrid laws/policies.  I think both sides are going down the wrong path. 

Its less than democrats but increasing.  They also have tried to legislate that PIRAVTE companies can't impose vaccine requirements.  Another government control opportunity.  So far I don't see republicans rushing to undo the patriot act and other horrid laws/policies.  I think both sides are going down the wrong path.

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Its less than democrats but increasing.  They also have tried to legislate that PRIVATE companies can't impose vaccine requirements.  Another government control opportunity.  So far I don't see republicans rushing to undo the patriot act and other horrid laws/policies.  I think both sides are going down the wrong path.

The patriot act is another example of inconsistency in beliefs and practice by conservatives. I think the reason that it happened is fear and a sense of patriotism which is stronger than the ideology. People feared terrorists so the patriot act could be pushed through.