You Sir, have become a Great American!

For those that have grown up with government schooling, let's try to unpack your statement. First some definitions:

Federalists

Supporters of ratifying the U.S. Constitution as written in 1787–1788 (e.g., Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay). They argued that the Articles of Confederation (the precursor to the constitution in the U.S.) were too weak, and a stronger national government with separated powers was necessary for stability, commerce, defense, and energy in foreign affairs. They believed the Constitution’s checks and balances, along with enumerated powers, sufficiently limited federal authority.

Anti-Federalists

Opponents of ratifying the Constitution without major changes (e.g., “Brutus,” “Cato,” “Federal Farmer,” (anonymous authors thought to be Patrick Henry, George Mason, and i forget). They feared the proposed government was too powerful and distant, risking consolidation into a national aristocracy or monarchy at the expense of state sovereignty and individual liberty. They demanded amendments to better protect freedoms and preserve state power ( which was adopted as we know as the first 10 amendments to the constitution- the Bill of Rights)

Federalists favored a stronger union under the new Constitution; Anti-Federalists feared it granted excessive centralized power.

The "problem" Bitcoin could address from an Anti-Federalist lens is the modern evolution of unchecked central monetary power enabling the very consolidated government they warned about. Specifically:

Unlimited federal taxing power (Article I, Section 8).

The "necessary and proper clause".

Justifies the national government to dominate states financially.

How'd i do Peter?

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