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Mr. Madison’s words are clear. And given that I quoted Mr. Madison’s words, and not my own, it would appear that Mr. Madison ‘dragooned’ himself into supporting 'his own interpretation.' If you consider that interpretation “false,” your disagreement is with him.

...."It is high time that the claim to secede at will should be put down by the public opinion; and I shall be glad to see the task commenced by someone who understands the subject."

--James Madison, 12/23/32

I am not in disagreement with Madison; you are.

Walt

...."It is high time that the claim to secede at will should be put down by the public opinion; and I shall be glad to see the task commenced by someone who understands the subject."
--James Madison, 12/23/32

I am not in disagreement with Madison; you are.

You seem to have left something out: what happened to secession due to ‘intolerable oppression?’ “Cherry picking” again? Or did you just find yourself "in disagreement" with the concept?

By the way, would you care to discuss the secession of the ratifying States from not-so-perpetual union under the Articles? No? How about the federal-judge-approved-but-absolutely-unconstitutional Alien and Sedition Acts?

(Thanks for the comic relief, Walt! ;>)