And you think such a likelihood like that or worse isn't in the offing now?
Not according to Madison. Read Federalist #40 for details.
Madison foresaw what is happening to us. And he gave us the remedy to use as “a last resort”:
“What is to be the consequence, in case the Congress shall misconstrue this part [the necessary and proper clause] of the Constitution and exercise powers not warranted by its true meaning, I answer the same as if they should misconstrue or enlarge any other power vested in them...the success of the usurpation will depend on the executive and judiciary departments, which are to expound and give effect to the legislative acts; and in a last resort a remedy must be obtained from the people, who can by the elections of more faithful representatives, annul the acts of the usurpers.”
— James Madison, Federalist No. 44
It seems to be the one-stop shopping spot for half truths and outright lies.