Ho Bait
That's what I call it. The federal government offers money to the states, the states take the money, and in return, the state just gave up its rights and became a slave to the feds.
All politicians accept Ho Bait and even brag about it to their constiuents, so that they can get relected. They use the slogan bring home the bacon, but what is happening, is the states relinquishing its rights for the money.
Fed issues regulations also, send funds to the states, and compliance has to follow.
All 50 states are now slaves to the federal government. No guns, just Ho Bait.
Earmarks, and all of its kissing cousins.......Ho Bait.
The sole purpose of all acronym departments like the department of education is to send money to the states for compliance. Ho Bait.