U.S. Government shuts down.

[FireIceTalon]

Actually, that would be one of the worst things we could possibly do - unless you don't mind us returning to what this nation looked like prior to 1965. And in some states, it would look more like before 1865. "States rights" is another one of those bogus catch phrases that people are easily attracted to because they take it at face value, but without understanding what the term implies in a material context. The long-term economic and social consequences of devolution would be a disaster, and much worse than the current government shutdown. In effect, 'states rights' is a shield for racism, sexism, oppression of the poor, and discrimination of identities that are considered as "others". Basically, its just another misleading slogan used by racist, white property owning males to strengthen their privileged position and to discriminate and oppress those they see as being lesser. There is a good reason why devolution is a very unpopular idea outside the extreme far right, and won't ever happen. So next time you hear someone use that term, dont believe the hype.