Let's talk about soft succession
SCOTUS has given Republicans carte blanche to ignore any law or precedent. Meanwhile, blue states send billions more to Washington than they get back, essentially funding their own destruction.
Christopher Armitage
I'll be contacting local representatives to demand they take action. Hopefully, with other constituents.
Someone posted this in Chris Armitage's substack. I'll be using it word for word. Feel free to do the same.
Subject: Use State Power to Protect Our Rights and Safety Nets
Dear ,
Our federal government is failing—paralyzed by bad-faith obstruction, weaponized agencies, and a Supreme Court that has erased accountability. Meanwhile, blue states continue to send billions more in tax dollars to Washington than they get back—essentially funding our own erosion.
It’s time for our state to act.
The Constitution and multiple SCOTUS decisions (e.g., Printz v. U.S., Murphy v. NCAA) make clear: states cannot be forced to enforce federal laws. Red states have used this to block gun safety and abortion access. We can—and must—use it to protect civil rights, healthcare, and economic stability.
Here’s what I’m asking you to do:
* Refuse state cooperation with unconstitutional federal overreach. Ban local agencies from assisting federal ones that violate civil liberties.
* Create or strengthen state-level safety nets to replace federal benefits under threat (SS, Medicare, SNAP).
* Establish state-owned financial institutions (like North Dakota’s public bank) to protect funding and independence.
* Push for or join multi-state compacts to coordinate healthcare, civil rights defense, infrastructure, and disaster response.
* Leverage our tax dollars—stop subsidizing failed red state governance and redirect funds to protect our own residents.
The legal precedent exists. The money exists. What’s missing is your political will.
We need visible, legislative action—now. Will you support legislation to enforce constitutional limits on federal power? Will you commit to protecting residents if federal funding is slashed? I expect specific answers, timelines, and follow-through.
Inaction is no longer acceptable. Represent us—or step aside.
Sincerely,
