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Brian (http://www.wunderkinder.org) wrote:

In relation to your theories on limited government, I would argue that the drifting between Federalism and Republicanism is quite natural in the historical cycle. Obviously, during wartime, the powers of the central government are always enhanced in some form or another (the suspension of habeas corpus in the Civil War, the Japanese interment in WWII, or the Patriot Act now are just common examples of a documented historical trend). The period of American history with possibly the strongest central government was, in fact, right after the ratification of the constitution. In an attempt to hold the fledgling nation together, Washington (with strict guidance from Hamilton) and Adams enacted some of the most Federalist policy in American history, especially during peacetime.

A side note would be that no party that controls both houses of Congress and the Executive Office will EVER fight for limited government. Or, conversely, limited government is a fantastic idea for the party who does not control it.

∴ Brian | 16-Jan-2004 12:35pm est | http://www.wunderkinder.org | #3768

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