[Huck]

I didn't start anything. I didn't post the article. And when it was posted, all I did was highlight Madison's bit about the states being "subordinately useful." It's worthy of highlighting, as I think a lot of freepers would be surprised to see Madison using such derisive language.

Someone came along with a faulty interpretation of the plain meaning of Madison's words (ironic, no?) and I corrected him.

In fact, I don't remember engaging you at all. I'm pretty sure YOU starting wagging your weenie around at me, not the other way around. I think you responded to me from a post that wasn't directed to you at all.

As for what I should or shouldn't propose, whatever. The first step is admitting there is a problem. I know that my comments here sometimes cause people to question things they take for granted. That's good enough for me.

The whole system is bad. A consolidated republic of this size leads to tyranny. End of story.

[tacticalogic]

Being familiar with your views on the substantial effects doctrine and the New Deal Commerce Clause, and your past views of Madison’s writing WRT the Commerce Clause I found it odd to see you taking such a literal interpretaion in this case.