Great article on federalism today

Jonah Goldberg's column today begins with this great line:
"Federalism! It's not just for conservatives anymore!"Goldberg's point is that federalism is the way around this
"I'm packing my bags and moving to Canada" attitude that some liberals
now have after the election. He writes, "As conservatives have known for decades, federalism is the defense against an offensive federal government".

Check out Goldberg's Dorm Example, which is one of the best explanations of the true benefits of republican federalism I have ever read or heard. It is just simply great.

Goldberg also makes a compelling argument that "Federalism is...morally superior because it requires the consent of the governed at the most basic level".

One of the best lines Goldberg has in the piece is the following:
"But now, all of a sudden, because they can't have their way at the federal level anymore, the incandescently brilliant logic of federalism has become apparent: Liberals in blue states can live--like liberals! Wahoo!"

Goldberg is also correct to point out that we conservatives are now doing things that run counter to this solution, such as the Bush administration arguing against California's medical marijuana law, moving ahead toward a constitutional prohibition on gay marriage, and increasing federal control over education. For this to truly work, what is good for the goose must be good for the gander. We conservatives need to decide whether we really want federalism or not, recognizing that if we don't argue for it now, it won't be an option for us when the tables are turned. We need to hear Goldberg's conclusion loud and clear: "It's not that the White House doesn't have good arguments for its policies. But it is impossible to restore
federalism unless you start by allowing states to make decisions you dislike. Otherwise, it's not federalism, it's opportunism [The emphasis is mine]".