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To: Starboard

Going back to a Federal government of limited and enumerated powers, as envisioned by the Founding Fathers, may be politically difficult. But the theoretical legislative framework is easy.

1- Get rid of the 16th Amendment, and there will be no more Federal income tax. Taxes get apportioned among the states based on population.

2- Go back to the original intent of the Founding Fathers by interpreting Article I, section 8, literally. Congress can regulate commerce among states. Congress has no power to regulate commerce inside a state. The expansion of the regulatory powers came during FDR.

Roll back the power of the Federal government to tax and regulate, and things will start falling into place.


117 posted on 11/25/2020 8:22:17 AM PST by God_Country_Trump_Guns
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To: God_Country_Trump_Guns

We need a new party that is based around the principles of smaller government. That and emphasis on personal liberty should be the guiding values and focus of such a party.

If/when one arises the GOP will become extinct overnight.


119 posted on 11/25/2020 8:26:16 AM PST by Starboard
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