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Eh, I think the utility of 50 United States has long since served out its purpose. There isn’t a clear and present external danger which requires all of us to s

Eh, I think the utility of 50 United States has long since served out its purpose. There isn’t a clear and present external danger which requires all of us to stick together in unity. Certainly the British aren’t going to return for their former colonial land. This so-called unity is doing us more harm than good. I live in Florida. Is it fair for voters in New York to dictate how I live my life? Likewise, is it fair for any New Yorker to be affected in any way by the votes of someone who lives in Florida? Isn’t this “spooky action at a distance” the very definition of tyranny? An amicable divorce among the states would ease tensions and focus minds on creating a framework for cooperation. Instead we seem to be fighting for peace in an abusive household.

hunter2_ 6y ago
Similar sentiment as minimizing federal government and states handling their own business more. I worry about efficiency though... doesn't seem very DRY. In software, we often abstract/reuse at >= 3 instances of doing the same thing. I suppose divorced states could still share legislation, regulations, etc. as seen fit, utilizing any regional (or geographically disparate) combinations of partner states that makes sense for each issue.
nobody9999 6y ago
>I live in Florida. Is it fair for voters in New York to dictate how I live my life? Likewise, is it fair for any New Yorker to be affected in any way by the votes of someone who lives in Florida? Isn’t this “spooky action at a distance” the very definition of tyranny? How much is your daily life affected by Federal law? I really only run into it when I go to an airport or a post office. I'm not being snarky here. The vast majority of laws that affect us directly are state and local laws. Federal law rarely intrudes on everyday life, in my experience.
- mixmastamyk 6y ago
  It takes a full week to file my taxes, often I take off work and am not reimbursed.
  - nobody9999 6y ago
    >It takes a full week to file my taxes, often I take off work and am not reimbursed. If your return is so complicated that it really does take you that long, you could probably just hire an accountant to do if for you and it would cost much less than a week's pay. Or not.
- bdowling 6y ago
  > How much is your daily life affected by Federal law? Some examples: Agriculture, Food and Drugs (FDA), Banking, investments (SEC), imports and exports (Customs), taxes (IRS), the internet and telecommunications (FCC), the interstate highway system, health insurance (ACA), intellectual property (patents, copyrights, trademarks), national parks, railroads.
  - nobody9999 6y ago
    Fair enough. The Feds do make life much harder and safer for everyone. I suggest you set up a meeting with Mr. DeSantis and get the ball rolling. I suspect that it would be a pretty hard sell, not just with Ron, but with most of your fellow Floridians. Then again, I hear they don't have all those pesky laws in Somalia. Perhaps you'd be happier there.
    - bdowling 6y ago
      > your fellow Floridians. I’m not the Floridian. I replied to your post because I thought you were overlooking how much federal law impacts daily life.
      - nobody9999 6y ago
        >I’m not the Floridian. I replied to your post because I thought you were overlooking how much federal law impacts daily life. I should have looked at the username before responding. My apologies.
oblio 6y ago
> Eh, I think the utility of 50 United States has long since served out its purpose. There isn’t a clear and present external danger which requires all of us to stick together in unity. Certainly the British aren’t going to return for their former colonial land. This so-called unity is doing us more harm than good. You've been living the good life for so long that you're become blind to the bad life (normal life for many others). The Brits won't invade you, but every big country will try to bully you, some even openly. Look at what happened to Taiwan, Armenia, Iraq, Lybia, Korea, etc. You won't be invaded, just pushed around to the benefit of third parties.
bdowling 6y ago
> There isn’t a clear and present external danger which requires all of us to stick together in unity. Do you consider China to be a rising totalitarian world superpower? Strength against foreign manipulation (e.g., markets, trade, diplomacy) is a great reason for national unity.

hunter2_ 6y ago

Similar sentiment as minimizing federal government and states handling their own business more. I worry about efficiency though... doesn't seem very DRY. In software, we often abstract/reuse at >= 3 instances of doing the same thing. I suppose divorced states could still share legislation, regulations, etc. as seen fit, utilizing any regional (or geographically disparate) combinations of partner states that makes sense for each issue.

nobody9999 6y ago

>I live in Florida. Is it fair for voters in New York to dictate how I live my life? Likewise, is it fair for any New Yorker to be affected in any way by the votes of someone who lives in Florida? Isn’t this “spooky action at a distance” the very definition of tyranny? How much is your daily life affected by Federal law? I really only run into it when I go to an airport or a post office. I'm not being snarky here. The vast majority of laws that affect us directly are state and local laws. Federal law rarely intrudes on everyday life, in my experience.

mixmastamyk 6y ago
It takes a full week to file my taxes, often I take off work and am not reimbursed.
- nobody9999 6y ago
  >It takes a full week to file my taxes, often I take off work and am not reimbursed. If your return is so complicated that it really does take you that long, you could probably just hire an accountant to do if for you and it would cost much less than a week's pay. Or not.
bdowling 6y ago
> How much is your daily life affected by Federal law? Some examples: Agriculture, Food and Drugs (FDA), Banking, investments (SEC), imports and exports (Customs), taxes (IRS), the internet and telecommunications (FCC), the interstate highway system, health insurance (ACA), intellectual property (patents, copyrights, trademarks), national parks, railroads.
- nobody9999 6y ago
  Fair enough. The Feds do make life much harder and safer for everyone. I suggest you set up a meeting with Mr. DeSantis and get the ball rolling. I suspect that it would be a pretty hard sell, not just with Ron, but with most of your fellow Floridians. Then again, I hear they don't have all those pesky laws in Somalia. Perhaps you'd be happier there.
  - bdowling 6y ago
    > your fellow Floridians. I’m not the Floridian. I replied to your post because I thought you were overlooking how much federal law impacts daily life.
    - nobody9999 6y ago
      >I’m not the Floridian. I replied to your post because I thought you were overlooking how much federal law impacts daily life. I should have looked at the username before responding. My apologies.

oblio 6y ago

> Eh, I think the utility of 50 United States has long since served out its purpose. There isn’t a clear and present external danger which requires all of us to stick together in unity. Certainly the British aren’t going to return for their former colonial land. This so-called unity is doing us more harm than good. You've been living the good life for so long that you're become blind to the bad life (normal life for many others). The Brits won't invade you, but every big country will try to bully you, some even openly. Look at what happened to Taiwan, Armenia, Iraq, Lybia, Korea, etc. You won't be invaded, just pushed around to the benefit of third parties.

bdowling 6y ago

> There isn’t a clear and present external danger which requires all of us to stick together in unity. Do you consider China to be a rising totalitarian world superpower? Strength against foreign manipulation (e.g., markets, trade, diplomacy) is a great reason for national unity.