I remember when Republicans stood for smaller budgets, cutting the size of government. Gosh, here we are, more than 14 years later, and we still have bloated budgets and the government is incredibly huge.
Got a better thing for you to blame - Democrats who seemed to be the only ones who claimed to be out to cut the budget. Do not blame a third party for losses that should never have happened in the first place. If you want their votes, campaign for them, rather than expecting them. Take up their issues, or shut up when you lose.
I've never gone along with the GOP's spending, lack of border control, and other issues. Have been one here on FR who spoke out against it.
If a third party had a chance right now, I might have voted that way (if I agreed on their moral issues stance).
Thanks for the invitation to "shut up," but I think I'll keep posting.