Message from @RyeNorth
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The assumption that it was just validates basically all of the problems we're having today in opposition to social justice.
I'd have to look at the exact text, but I think there's a bit more nuance than that.
I'm talking about the intent of foundation of the nation.
Nothing about the constitution was written to give the Federal Government anything resembling a soul. It was designed to be a framework, operated at bare minimum. The core design of the United States was just that, sovereign States - United as a Federation.
All of these truths are hidden in the careful choice of words used.
If we were still living under a system of State Sovereignty, I would not have to particularly concern myself with what goes on in California.
It'd be as inconsequential to me as Canada is, when it gets down to it.
If a state wanted to enact a Nordic Capitalism model, they should be free to do so within their own state.
By that measure, the States would be able to compete with one another, to find actual balance in policy.
Tying the entire nation to one 'Indivisible' federal government means a single ship sinking drowns the armada.
i don't think that states should be permitted to enact policies that directly undermine the enumerated powers.
that limits how much diversity there can be in possible models
like California should not be permitted to have sanctuary cities and obfuscate and obstruct attempts to enforce immigration law.
Absolutely.
but if California wants to have universal healthcare fine by me so long as they're the ones paying for it.
Concerns over immigration into the United States is a Federal matter.
Because of free interstate travel.
You're talking my world now
that's how it's supposed to be, but we've corrupted the system
This is ABSOLUTELY what I advocate.
And you HAVE to let the best ideas win out.
Holy shit. Atkins and I agree. I need to bleach my brain!
and we're afraid to use federal power to try to reign in california.
The federal powers EXPLICITLY OUTLINED IN THE CONSTITUTION.
All Cali is doing is refusing to use local power to enforce federal law. The feds can still do it themselves.
That in itself, though, is creating policy concerning immigration.
Oregon just voted 2/3 to 1/3 to withhold local assistance for federal enforcement of immigration law. The feds can tax. Let them pay for it.
Atkins, that was one individual's use of their liberty.
Oregon is a sideshow in that they don't have a border with Mexico.
I've got to head out...
Hasta
California is a sideshow too on that they don't control thier border with Mexico.
The feds do
They're aiding and abetting criminals, and enticing them with free stuff. They are complicit.
They are actively working to undermine the authority of the United States and are directly harming other states as a result.
Their mindless virtue-signalling has real world consequences.
I'm inclined to agree.
If it wasn't for the tech giants (that they're currently trying to tax into leaving), California would have long since imploded.
And when they implode the diaspora of illegals into neighboring states will begin.