I'm one of those that believe there are a group within the modern conservative movement who have ulterior motives in pushing for the massive tax cuts and resulting deficits we've seen under Bush. I subscribe to the theory that for people like Grover Norquist, it's all about starving the Federal Government to the point where we are forced to dismantle/restructure Social Security and Medicare.
I believe Paul Krugmann has talked about this. I'm reading(slogging thru) his book and I think the introduction painted this picture of a revolutionary political force etc. He asks the question, why is it so difficult to believe that the Bush Administration has these unstated goals when the think-tanks and foundations that drive the conservative movement are open about their disdain for the New Deal and Great Society?
I was debating my GOP-voting Dad last night about this and he asked for sources and references. He simply can't fathom why anyone would want to kill Social Security or Medicare. I think he's extremely naïve and trusting. Any help out there? I've checked out Heritage Foundation, Club for Growth, Americans for Tax Reform and haven't found any smoking guns, so to speak. Thanks in advance. -Roadie