This world is going to get worse in it's selfishness. It is about changing the hearts and minds of people, and that's not going to happen by rampage slash and burn, even a little.
Why do you think Bush has this Comp. Cons. thing. Because it resonates with the openminded moderate, enough that there might be a change of heart even from the liberals.
I agree that Bush is spending too much, but I think it is part of a bigger picture that brings us more conservatism.