[tacticalogic]

When Madison used the phrase, "for the positive purposes of the General Government", he was referring to the federal government using the power of the Commerce Clause (a tariff on foreign imports) for the positive purpose (benefit) of local manufactures.

He said it was not intended "for the positive purposes of the General Government", when applied to the regulation of commerce among the several states.

[robertpaulsen]

Well, let's see if I can summarize.

Congress can regulate commerce with foreign Nations for the positive purposes of the General Government, is that correct?

But you're saying that Congress cannot regulate commerce among the several states for the positive purposes of the General Government, is that correct? Can you tell me why not?