Ramesh – Just to add a few more: I seem to recall deep skepticism about the Depertment of Homeland Security, the new Director of National Intelligence, Bush’s faith-based initiative and the entire rhetorical construct of compassionate conservatism appearing in articles by you, Rich, Kate O’Beirne, myself and others appearing many times in both the print NR and NRO.

In fact, it would be very helpful if Sager could back up his sweeping claims with some examples of what he is talking about. If his interpretation of NR’s position on big government is so penetratingly accurate perhaps he could provide some quotes from NR’s in-house writers and editors lauding big government conservatism.