[Publius]

You need to read States' Rights and the Union, by Forrest McDonald. Prof. McDonald teaches American history at the University of Alabama, and he follows the federalism argument from 1776 to 1876 in this book, with a side trip to 2000 for Bush v. Gore. His writng style aims for absolute clarity, and his book is a joy to read.

Once you have read that book, you will see that the erosion of states' rights began as soon as the Republic began doing business in 1789.

[Publius]

If that is the case, a coup can be accomplished without a military force.

On the Right, it has been argued that such a coup took place in March 1933, and possibly January 2009. On the Left, the argument is that the coup took place in September 2001.

[Bigun]

Once you have read that book, you will see that the erosion of states' rights began as soon as the Republic began doing business in 1789.

That is VERY true but it does not change the fact that Federal Farmer was very precedent in that matter!

[stylin_geek]

Thanks for the information.

I’ve added it to my reading list.

Unfortunately, it’s behind “The Real George Washington,” “The Forgotten Man,” (currently working on) and a couple of books about finance.

All that aside, great thread and greatly appreciated.

You guys should find a publisher and see if you can get published as standard textbook. Maybe even target the home school crowd.