[You Dirty Rats]

Recognizing the United States as a singular entity advances the notion that we have a national government which is supreme over the States and the People.

The Constitution is supreme over the States and the People. If you don't like that, then call a constitutional convention or get an amendment passed to repeal Article VI.

[JamesP81]

The Constitution is supreme over the States and the People. If you don't like that, then call a constitutional convention or get an amendment passed to repeal Article VI.

Yeah, except that the Constitution exists solely on the sufferance of the people. While federal law takes precedence over state law, I don't think the founding fathers ever meant for the federal government to be as huge and bloated as it is.

Before the Civil War, it was always referred to as 'these United States' and it makes all the difference in the world, and that was lost after the Civil War. When that Sherman burned the South, more went up in smoke than just Atlanta.

[Veritas et equitas ad Votum]

The Constitution exists as a contract between individual Americans, States, and the people we elect to serve in the federal government.

That does not mean that the federal government can do whatever it wants in any circumstance it chooses.

I believe your understanding of the Supremacy clause is faulty as it ignores other provisions within the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and also stands in direct opposition to the principles of limited government held dear by our founders.