[Logophile]

We are seeing why the strict interpretation of the constitution is so important. Living off the teet of the Fed is easy, but compromising.

I agree completely.

And yet . . . . the thought occurs to me: Is it constitutional for the federal government to bribe or coerce the states to do what the federal government is forbidden to do itself?

[sayfer bullets]

And yet . . . . the thought occurs to me: Is it constitutional for the federal government to bribe or coerce the states to do what the federal government is forbidden to do itself?

A fair but troubling question. For some reason, it reminded me of the difficulty of proving a Clinton quid-pro-quo.

Same result. They get what they want, we can do nothing but complain.