"The vast majority of Americans self-identifying themselves as a 'small-government Republican' exhibited thinking completely divorced from the logical consequences of supporting a limited government. They expected things like good roads, high-quality public education, and safe water, food, air, and drugs, but adamantly refused to pay for any of it through taxes," stated Senior TNA Researcher Dick Schneider, who was at a loss to explain opposition to taxing the rich more.
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The condition of America's infrastructure only a few years ago. "Small government" hasn't fixed it. |
"You can't expect the government to provide a first-world infrastructure, education system, and strong regulations to keep its citizens safe, and also be for 'small' or 'limited' government. Libertarianism and being the most advanced country in the world are mutually exclusive," explained Schneider.
When asked for his final conclusion on the data in the study Schneider replied, "The generation currently wielding political power is probably the most selfish generation in American history."