3 ms·The same party that gave us the Patriot Act? They've not been "small government" since forever.by BeetleB 1y agoThe same party that gave us the Patriot Act? They've not been "small government" since forever.havblue 1y agoWhile 62 house Democrats voted against it, Patriot Act had bipartisan support, which is why Obama never repealed it.bluGill 1y agoThey have been the party of small government when the democrats are in power since forever. When they have power though...