The enlargement of the government in order to liberate the poor from the oppressive burdens of poverty can simply equalize the entire nation under poverty while the government alone prospers.

That's a good point. And I'd take it a step further. When we say big government or enlarging government, all we're saying is - infusing government with more money. The term "big government" should probably be replaced with "monied government" so people don't forget what's making it big.