[Mark Bahner]

Yes, since the welfare state is completely unconstitutional, George Will is basically saying that violating the Constitution isn't inherently unconservative.

That seems pretty obvious, from viewing the actions of the vast majority of conservative politicians. But it's surprising to see a conservative proclaim a complete abandonment of an ideal.

[NutCrackerBoy]

Yes, since the welfare state is completely unconstitutional, George Will is basically saying that violating the Constitution isn't inherently unconservative.

I agree on both points. BTW, I am launching a study into the creation of the welfare state in America. I would appreciate anyone posting here or FreepMailing me some sources.

My goal is to create an essay on the precise moment when we jumped the shark. I suspect it was when FDR expanded the Supreme Court to nine justices so that his new appointees could outvote those Constitutionalists: the Four Horsemen who slapped down the first attempts to institute the New Deal.