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> decentralize power back to the states and have groups of states work out arrangements among themselves to enhance their shared cross-border economies. What d
by zymhan 11y ago
> decentralize power back to the states and have groups of states work out arrangements among themselves to enhance their shared cross-border economies.
What does that even mean? The Constitution guarantees free flow of goods and services between all 50 states. We don't need trade agreements between groups of states for anything, it doesn't get any freer than it currently is.
- maxerickson 11y agoIt just means that a rail line to the state border is less interesting than a rail line between two cities. Agreeing to invest in the rail line (or just working to establish compatible easements) would be an arrangement that might enhance both economies.
- dmix 11y agoThere has been a notable trend away from state power towards federal centralization. It's not a centralized mandate but has been happening through numerous slivers and cuts over the last few decades. Additionally, there has been a significant growth in executive power over federal thanks to the Bush administration pioneering work, which Obama continued to expand.