I have always believed that the States are the solution to the out of control Feds. However, there is no Governor who has any Warrior blood in his veins or any true love of Liberty to take positive actions.
I have concluded the only way out is to wait (< 10 years) for total collapse and forced "reset" of the Federal monster.
I can't think of any government that once has gained so much power, as the Feds now have, to be "legislated" back to Liberty and limited scope.
With D.C. having 7 of the 10 richest counties in America, they will fight like hell to keep that position.
Also, most local and state governments are infested with legions of sadistic bureaucrats who relish punishing their fellow citizens at every turn. Tyranny is growing at an accelerating pace.
Most of the people attracted to government are evil control freaks.
Your analysis is very reasoned and well thought out! I will be moving my family well away from a liberal hell hole in the next year (family ties have held me back to date, but half of near relatives have fled). Better to wait out the collapse well away from cities when they melt down. Go Galt!