Our framers preserved one method for escaping from captured government: an Article V Convention. A convention is a method of proposing amendments to the constitution that bypasses Congress and directly involves each state. It takes place within the confines of our Constitution, and follows rules set forth therein. To read more about how it works, please
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The road to calling a convention is long, difficult, and fraught. But on many issues where Congress won't pass real reforms—like Wall Street regulation, government spending, immigration, campaign finance, and countless others—an Article V Convention offers a way forward.
That being said, what prohibits Congress from denying or even ignoring a petition to call for a new Constitutional Convention?
Unfortunately I think unless a majority of the states follow suit it will go no where. Even then I have my doubts considering the corruption infesting Congress.
Thanks for clarifying that this is NOT a Constitutional Convention. All those worried about the outcome should attend the conference!!! :-)