tabasco, you seem to be confused. Based on what you said, you shoudl definately be with Mike in the libertarian camp! If you want "less federal power", then voting for George Bush is the antithesis of your goal. He wants to expand executive power and John Ashcroft wants to be able to do whatever the h*ll he wants! With republicans you may pay less taxes, and there will be fewer services, but that does NOT mean less federal power.