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[–] Unreasonable 1 point 2 points (+3|-1) ago 

The US Federal Government was supposed to be more of an administrative role until Lincoln started the first war raged by the US Feds when they aggressively invaded the Southern Confederated States. Lincoln set the Incorporated USA Inc. on it's bloody imperialistic war footing.

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[–] Mylon ago 

Yes, the Civil War was a power grab, but particular article I addressed tries to make the case that it was about federal power even in the Revolutionary War. His Civil War piece is likely similar, but I can't be bothered to actually check given his writing style.

I think a strong federal government is important to keep out criminal organizations, but it's a fine balancing act to make sure it isn't a criminal organization in itself. Some crime is inevitable. Some corruption is inevitable. The key is finding the right amount of government that keeps both of these low.

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[–] Unreasonable ago 

Tell me.... Where was a vast majority of the battles fought? In the South. The North invaded the South, the South defended itself. I'm just not sure how you can justify defense through invasion.