An End to Federalsim in the U.S.

[MurderInc]

One of the interesting results to American federalism (the fact that we are 50 states, each having vast powers) ending would be wether or not revolution would be easier or harder to achieve.

It could go either way. One America, with one set of law and one set of courts and so forth would be easier to unify; to promote "Americanism".

One might think the states could be experimental, but in fact our federalism only makes us more conservative. (The Constitution forbids states from ending contractual relationships, and that would have to go under any successful revolution.)

I do envission the end of statehood in the future, as America becomes more nationally oriented.

For example, two more 9-11's would make nearly everything federal.

Any thoughts from the board?

[Janus]

The US has been going down that path since the time of The Articles of Confederation and the John Marshall Supreme Court. One of the reason why this nationalism or centralism has been accepted is that the issue of state's rights has been associated with Southern partisan politics, especially its racial politics. But the battle continues to rage to this day and at the moment, it is not looking good for state's rights.

[MurderInc]

Janus, there is truth in what you say. Except for the fact that there is no such thing as States' Rights, and there is no authority under the Constitution for States' Rights. But the centralism you speak of is the case.