The Constitution and the Federalist (Part 1) (post #4)

     I chose Art. III of the Declaration. "The said states hereby severally enter into a firm league of friendship with each other, for their common defence, the security of their Liberties, and their mutual and general welfare, binding themselves to assist each other, against all force offered to, or attacks made upon them, or any of them, on account of religion, sovereignty, trade, or any other pretence whatever."

    In my opinion, at the time that this was written, the general thought was that all states were to be independent as states, meaning, they had their own laws and autonomy.  The union of the states was for the purpose to defend each other should the need arise.  In other words, they could remain as they were, being independent but  would join during wars.  Eventually, all 50 states joined the United States and the agenda is as it was set out to be. 

     All of our states abide by a set of common law within their own state but still must abide by federal law, which is voted on by Congress members that each state votes (appoints) into office.  This union hasn't changed much with the exception of the common laws.

  
"Obama Pans GOP Supercommittee Idea ( from the "Roll Call" link) by Emily Pierce, October 8, 2013."
    
I don't really understand politics much, however, I do understand clearly why Obama wants to raise the credit limit on spending for the United States.  I don't necessarily agree with his decision, but I do hope that this issue is resolved quickly.  His statement regarding default makes more sense than any GOP official could understand.  Think about you as a borrower and how one late payment can drastically and negatively affect your credit worthiness.  This is the same issue that Obama is trying to raise awareness on.  I don't know if his solution will work but I hope that an agreement can be made for the government to continue to function.