Right or left, warfare or welfare, both parties benefit from an ever growing centralized state. Politicians trick voters with promises (a la Lucy & Charlie B), but when they get to DC, they quickly assume the position: hands out to rake in as much filthy lucre as possible before they have to run for office once again. Rinse, wash, repeat, and you have the formula for America's decline and eventual demise.
True,
The nature of government is to grow government, may that be the left or right.