I like the idea posted here on FR of allowing these states to file for bankruptcy ... and then losing their statehood as part of the process. They would revert to territorial status and would have to start all over again.
that sounds good but what would it mean, do in practical terms?
would it at least get rid of the corrupt state level politicians that are responsible for most of the state government overspending? if so, would WashingtonDC appoint territorial governors or what? I really don’t know. Would you trust WashingtonDC to appoint honest, fiscally responsible governors? (I wouldn’t trust WashingtonDC to appoint our local dog catcher). Or?
I don’t see being a USA Territory as a punishment. I don’t see being a USA state as a reward. I just wish for more integrity in the state governments ... but how to get it if the public won’t elect it? Trusting other politicians to appoint territorial governors? PDJT would probably try to find honest people for the jobs but .. in general...would you trust WashDC to do the right thing? It so seldom does, smile smile smile.
I sure hope Im overlooking something about reverting to a USA territory, something that would indeed clean things up
Wow! That would certainly have a beneficial effect on the Electoral College.
It will never happen, but just thinking about it warms my heart.
I like your idea. A territory would loose its senate and house seats isolating the republic from their fiscal foolishness and political influence.. Fools should not rule.