Posted on 10/27/2013 3:07:35 AM PDT by Jacquerie
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It is time to go around the consolidated government. It is time to use the Article V power we reserved to ourselves in 1787.
On October 16th, the GOP couldn't find the courage to stand foursquare against an immensely unpopular and unconstitutional outrage, Obamacare.
Even worse, for practical purposes, the GOP surrendered its power of the purse to Obama. That was the last weapon we had to stop the runaway train wreck that is Washington, DC.
Article V ping!
This is FANTASTIC!! I see there isn’t one in my blue state of CT - but of course what good would it do here? Still, I am SO happy and encouraged that Mark Levin’s suggestions in “The Liberty Amendments” are being acted upon. Wonderful!!
Ping!
I wonder if this can be used against foreign campaign donations to State politicians .... It dilutes the states voter influence of which campaign donations are part of. So, if you can't vote for the politician you should not be allowed to contribute to their campaign. Once you repeal the 17th amendment, some states may still opt for statewide elections of the Senator.
If you’ll note, MA is on that list. If they think it can work in ultra-blue MA, then there’s no reason it can’t work in CT.
Interesting idea...
Something to study...
The only thing I have at this time is why does anyone think anyone in elected office is going to listen, much less alter their approach to the political operations (shinanigans) being perpetrated by both sides (political parties) in D.C. today???
This is going after everyone, not just the democrats...
Now, don’t get me wrong there are a TON of republicans that need to be replaced...And telling them these neat littel details about the Constitution, is all well and good, very few will gove more than lip service to your efforts...
The only thing we really have is to keep everyone engaged and ready to strike in November of 2014...Nothing done until those polls open/close that day will matter...
I’m not throwing rocks at the organization, some of these people (leaders) I have heard of,and know their works...They will have NO allies in D.C. when they really turn up the heat...Not that that really matters...
So what really is their endgame???
What will really be a product of their efforts that November 2014 cannot produce, IF WE KEEP THE CONSERVATIVE VOTING PUBLIC ENGAGED!!!
I do not see that as anywhere near a practical focus, or implied jeopardy to what is sitting in those kush offices right now...They do not feel threatened at all, their longevity is secure, as long as they keep the politically atuned voters in the dark as long as possible...
Just my initial opinion, and it doesn’t mean I will not get involved...I just involve myself in things I know will put pressure on where it needs to be applied...If we have enough people doing that...There is nothing that cannot be accomplished...
Just my opinion...
Obama should be worried. Only 31 states left in the dark.
The way this works is if Palin / Cruz succeed in 2013, and then get fully invested in pushing the idea once in office—making for a truly historic Presidency.
Right on the short term. However, they are corrupted faster than we can vote them out. The system itself is corrupt and the Constitution MUST be restored or the US is toast—no matter how many RINOS we primary. So, the long term fight must be undertaken NOW— and won. Term limits is tops on my list—but repeal of the 17th Amendment, Balanced Budget, states rights, and the other LIBERTY AMENDMENTS all have to be addressed.
according to Mr itelligencia “I can multi task many different problems on many different levels” obama 31 states out of 57
Obama is consolidating all powers. He makes laws, executes laws and increasingly can adjudicate law through administrative courts or his corrupt DOJ. In 2012, every administrative agency was, or potentially was, of service to his campaign. It is way past the time to return un-enumerated powers to where they belong, to the states.
Levin's amendments are superb. They would make the government much more federal than our framers’ design.
Until the national/state division power is once again secured by a senate of the states, there is no hope.
Senator Mike Lee on Levin's show last week said a return to federalism is our only hope. I don't put it beyond the possibility that a few Tea Party senators on the floor of the senate might call for repeal of the 17th.
The national media could not ignore it. Wouldn't it be great for the good guys to control the debate?
(copied and pasted from the website)
-Frequently Asked Questions-
Why Do We Want to Call a Convention of States?
Washington, D.C., is broken. The federal government is spending this country into the ground,
seizing power from the States and taking liberty from the people. It’s time American citizens took a
stand and made a legitimate effort to curb the power and jurisdiction of the federal government. The
Founders gave us a tool to fix Washington, D.C. – Article V of the U.S. Constitution. We must use it
before it is too late.
What is a Convention of States?
A Convention of States is a convention called by the state legislatures
for the purpose of proposing amendments to the Constitution.
They are given power to do this under Article V of the Constitution.
It is not a constitutional convention.
It cannot throw out the Constitution because its authority is derived from the Constitution.
How Do the State Legislatures Call a Convention of States?
Thirty-four State legislatures must pass a bill called an “application”
calling for a convention of states.
The applications must request a convention of states for the same subject matter.
They submit these applications to Congress.
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Congress can name the place and the time for the convention.
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States are free to develop their own selection process for choosing their delegates,
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Historically, the most common method was an election by a joint session
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Despite how many delegates are sent, each state has one vote.
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Thirty-eight States must ratify any proposed amendments.
Once States ratify, the amendments become part of the Constitution.
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Interstate conventions were common during the Founding era,
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If the Federal Government Ignores the Current Constitution,
Why Would They Adhere to an Amended Constitution?
When the Founders wrote the Constitution, they did not anticipate modern-day politicians
who take advantage of loopholes and vague phraseology.
Even though the federal violation of the Constitution is obvious to all reasonable Americans,
Washington pretends otherwise, claiming the Constitution contains broad and flexible language.
Amendments at a convention of states will be written with such politicians in mind.
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There will be no doubt as to their meaning, no possibility of alternate interpretations,
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(though we are entirely supportive of such an amendment),
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(such as Term-limits, Tax reform, etc.).
2. To energize the grassroots support!
We are building a grassroots operation in a minimum of 40 states,
getting 100 people to volunteer in at least 75% of the state legislative districts.
Volunteers will contact their State legislators, show up at hearings,
and support the campaigns of those legislators who support COS.
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Thanks for posting! Checking it out now.
it takes 38 states.
If united, this amount can throw out the POS POTUS, all of Congress and the Supreme Court.
Nothing can stop them. Nothing.
Excellent note.
But I believe there are already laws on the books that would more precisely oppose campaign contributions from foreign origin. However, it would take a campaign to fund the legal battles to enforce the law.
States themselves are able to pass laws disclosing and restricting outside state contributions. It need not be confined to foreign origin.
Definitely something to keep an eye on!
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