That's the optimistic position. The realistic one is to make Rwanda look like an afternoon in the park, because there's no way to split, and even if there were, they'll never let us leave.
I think people who think like you do get too hung up on the performative, de jure aspects of governance, rather than focusing on the de facto reality on the ground.
You haven't spent enough time out in the corn.
The previous nullification battle was marijuana. It is now the case that, in many states, the federal government has been shown to be completely toothless. The laws are still on the books, but you can go buy an ounce openly, on a credit card even.
The next hurdle will be firearms. I believe in the next ten years the reality on the ground will diverge radically from BATF rules. In 2040, there will be states where you'll be able to procure suppressors, SBRs, and open bolt full autos openly. The laws will still be on the books, but local law enforcement cooperation will be zero in the red states.
Assuming Washington hasn't already given up the ghost at that point and admitted that the country as a whole has become ungovernable.
The laws are still on the books, but you can go buy an ounce openly, on a credit card even.
The next hurdle will be firearms. I believe in the next ten years the reality on the ground will diverge radically from BATF rules. In 2040, there will be states where you'll be able to procure suppressors, SBRs, and open bolt full autos openly. The laws will still be on the books, but local law enforcement cooperation will be zero in the red states.
You've not been paying close attention, then. The credit card companies' resistance to weed was practical, not ideological. Once the law had been sufficiently ignored, they cashed in.
Firearms and ammunition, legal to purchase and own, are being actively blocked by credit card companies. They're actively attempting to make firearms de facto illegal, even if de jure they're still legal.
A lawless society is dangerous and we need laws to remain civilized. The GOP can aid this battle. Remember to volunteer and vote for your local Republican candidate.
That's the optimistic position. The realistic one is to make Rwanda look like an afternoon in the park, because there's no way to split, and even if there were, they'll never let us leave.
I think people who think like you do get too hung up on the performative, de jure aspects of governance, rather than focusing on the de facto reality on the ground.
You haven't spent enough time out in the corn.
The previous nullification battle was marijuana. It is now the case that, in many states, the federal government has been shown to be completely toothless. The laws are still on the books, but you can go buy an ounce openly, on a credit card even.
The next hurdle will be firearms. I believe in the next ten years the reality on the ground will diverge radically from BATF rules. In 2040, there will be states where you'll be able to procure suppressors, SBRs, and open bolt full autos openly. The laws will still be on the books, but local law enforcement cooperation will be zero in the red states.
Assuming Washington hasn't already given up the ghost at that point and admitted that the country as a whole has become ungovernable.
You've not been paying close attention, then. The credit card companies' resistance to weed was practical, not ideological. Once the law had been sufficiently ignored, they cashed in.
Firearms and ammunition, legal to purchase and own, are being actively blocked by credit card companies. They're actively attempting to make firearms de facto illegal, even if de jure they're still legal.
They are not and will not be allies.
A lawless society is dangerous and we need laws to remain civilized. The GOP can aid this battle. Remember to volunteer and vote for your local Republican candidate.