We already have operational state & local governments. The current fed.gov is simply an occupying criminal syndicate that has managed to seize the levers of top-level power. Take away fed.gov and we still have states. All they would have to do is get control of the various nukes and we'd be all set.
Once you take away fed.gov, then we'll really see regional differences emerge. I think it's obvious to all that the new power center would immediately become Texas, along with either a firm/loose confederation of other western and/or Southern states.
There is no need for any political action. The numbers don't lie - this thing is gonna blow in not too distant of a time frame regardless of who's in power and what policies are implemented.
The Ds are printing money - debasing the currency to maintain programs. If the Rs stopped printing money, programs would have to be cut. With 50% dependent on printing, I think people can imagine the reaction.
Yes, I think that will be a closer model of what will happen, i am going to revist that time. thanks for reminding me.
melissa