hi clo,
i agree.
in the past, conservatives were cautious about expanding government. now they are intent on tearing it to pieces. usually on anecdotal grounds. or because they hate obama.
fact is, the federal government has consumed around 20% of GDP since 1980. the entire conversation is spurious.
if you claim reagan as your political saint, then 20% is a good number. obama's spending is comparable with reagan's.
https://research.stlouisfed.org/fred2/series/FYONGDA188S