American Elephant sells some Fred Thompson Federalism t-shirts. The design is popular, but I've been asked more than once what "Federalism" was. I find that sad. Federalism is the antithesis of liberalism, as Federalism entrusts the states and the people with solving most issues, while liberals think national laws and bureaucracy are the answer to ever ill.
Break out your old textbooks, or better yet consult this video from Fred Thompson. Federalism is the foundation of our constitution and the basis for the 10th amendment. It basically means that only select powers belong to the federal government, and the rest of the powers belong to the states and individuals. Federalism provides for a strong state structure with limited federal government, with the idea that states better know how to support their residents, and that each state should almost be in competition with the others trying to come up with new ideas to attract citizens and business. Ultimately, federalism also is the idea that you don't need any more laws or government than you absolutely have to have.
I'm glad to see a political candidate bring this topic back to the forefront, and give many of us a history lesson along the way. It seems many Americans forgot what America was all about... its about time we remember.
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