Republicans (especially the base) just don't want to be part of the USA
This is precisely what the whole issue of "States Rights" is about.
They only want to follow rules/laws that THEY make in their own gerrymandered legislatures.
They don't give a crap about federal laws. The ONLY thing they want from the federal government is the right to send their "folks" to DC in order to muck up the works for the states that DO believe in a central federal government's set of rules that bind us all together.
Storm/disaster relief from the feds..send it on over
Fed funds to help with education..send it on over
Fed funds for help with their states poor...send it on over
Why be part of something if you plan to ignore the bylaws/rules, and only stay a member so you can ruin the experience for the other members?. Would any club on earth welcome members like that?
