The WOT HAS been used to expand the Federalk government beyond its proper means. Some of that is necessary war measures, some is arguable, but you can't deny that it has happened.
And the fact is that once the governmetn starts a program, it's very hard to get rid of it. I have concerns about the civil liberties aspects of some of these programs too, although I understand the national-security reasoning for them.
The FACT is that the CP is one of the very few out there actually supporting constitutionally limited government, a position most of the GOP abandoned long ago. So yes, it's a conservative party. No question about that.
Your limited government won't exist if the Muzies take over.
Get real.