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We need to return to federalism and bring an end to activist politicians. (Good luck with that, I know...) The reason the American Experiment has worked so we
by nostromo 5y ago
We need to return to federalism and bring an end to activist politicians. (Good luck with that, I know...)
The reason the American Experiment has worked so well for a few centuries is because we knew how to leave each other alone. If I'm in New York City, it's really none of my business what's happening in Albany, let alone Albuquerque New Mexico, so long as some basic standards of universal liberty are upheld.
Today that's all out the window. Activists for every issue want every issue solved at the federal level. Well, the problem with that is the US is a big country and the federal government should do the bare minimum, not the maximum. Both parties have completely forgotten this and it's really heightened tensions.
- LeafItAlone 5y agoIf you are a resident of NYC, what is happening in Albany (the capital of the state) certainly affects you. If you are a resident of New York, some of your Federal tax dollars[1] are going to New Mexico. Why would what they are doing with your money not be your business? [1] https://www.moneygeek.com/living/states-most-reliant-federal-government/ https://www.moneygeek.com/living/states-most-reliant-federal...
- gedy 5y agoMaybe that's their point - do more at state level vs so much tax money & power at the federal.
- LeafItAlone 5y ago> do more at state level One of the two levels mentioned was at the state level and the question remains unanswered.
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