Defeatism is a waste of time.
Realism is never a waste of time.
We have been a federal society since Appomattox. It does not matter that I don't like it. It is what it is.
Federal law trumps state law. It does not matter that I don't like it. It is what it is.
It does not even matter that you don't like it.
The only hope for conservatives is to continue to build the lead we have in all levels of government, but most particularly at the federal level.
All else is wishful thinking.
Wishful thinking is a very pleasant waste of time.