What makes you think I believe in either big government or that I'm a socialist? In the contrary, I'm all for decreasing govenment size. I believe that any democratically run country state is directly dependent upon the sum of its citizen's well being. That means we take care of the "tired, the poor, the huddled masses yearning to breathe", when they begin to tire, when they need a hand. I would love to see universal health care for all. Security for the elderly, and sick. I'd be fine if those systems were privately maintained with some sort of legal over sight and transparency.
I also believe in large military.
I don't know why conservatives such as yourself insist that any notion that conflicts with their beliefs is inherently wrong.
Hope this helps,
FDC