lummy 4 #1 October 16, 2008 Then go on to say that he was for giving states rights? Isn't a Federalist a believer in a strong national govt and weaker states? Or is that just the classic definition of a federalist and I'm missing something?I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. eat sushi, get smoochieTTK#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #2 October 16, 2008 QuoteThen go on to say that he was for giving states rights? Isn't a Federalist a believer in a strong national govt and weaker states? Or is that just the classic definition of a federalist and I'm missing something? The in classic sense, a Federalist in the US, is one who associates with the founding traditions of the country, and the Federalist Papers which led to the ratification of the Constitution. The US is a "Federal Republic" and that is the other connotation. The word has different meaning in different countries or political environments though.So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #3 October 16, 2008 in US history, Federalists such as Adams and Hamilton believed that The US should have a strong federal govt at the expense of the states rights. Democrat-Republicans such as Jefferson believed that there should be a weaker Federal govt and the States should govern theirselves. Based on that definition, McCain is contradicting himself. I haven't heard any politician use that term in recent times so I'm wondering if the term "federalist" has been redefinedI promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. eat sushi, get smoochieTTK#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,649 #4 October 16, 2008 From Merriam-Webster: fed·er·al·ist Pronunciation: \-list\ Function: noun Date: 1774 1: an advocate of federalism: a) as often capitalized : an advocate of a federal union between the American colonies after the Revolution and of the adoption of the United States Constitution b) often capitalized : world federalist 2capitalized : a member of a major political party in the early years of the United States favoring a strong centralized national government — federalist adjective often capitalized... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites