Posted on 02/12/2014 7:22:50 AM PST by GILTN1stborn
Great news! Thanks to your calls and letters, the Florida Judiciary Committee passed the COS application earlier this morning.
The vote was a bipartisan 7-2. You can watch the video or listen to the audio here. You can also email and call members of the committee by referencing our previous blog post.
Here’s how everyone voted.
In Favor: •Sen. Lee •Sen. Soto •Sen. Bradley •Sen. Gardiner •Sen. Latvala •Sen. Richter •Sen. Thrasher
Opposed: •Sen. Ring •Sen. Joyner
Congratulations to our team in Florida for a job well done. And thanks to our team across the country for lending their support at a critical moment.
We’re one step closer to preserving liberty in our country.
Just asking.....have you researched Article V? A convention of States for the purpose to put forward amendments to the constitution is NOT a Constitutional Convention. Elections will fix NOTHING enough to make a difference in the long run. An Amendment to repeal the 17th Amendment would be a good start. Check out the resources and explanations by other FReepers in this thread and read Mark Levin’s book “The Liberty Amendments”
So to elaborate on this point...
34 states could get together at an Article V convention to propose amendments. Having set THEIR threshold at 2/3 (23) would be all that was required to send an amendment to the states for ratification. Then the 3/4 (38) threshold would be required for ratification...
Is this how I read it?
34 states are needed to call for a proposing convention. Once called, I don't think that a quorum of 34 states is required to attend, but I don't see why the calling states wouldn't attend.
Your elaboration assumes that only the 34 calling states attend, which is certainly possible. They could then move to a simple majority process, a super-majority process, a unamimous process, etc.
I think that, once called, all states would send delegations. I also doubt that the dissenting states would send disruptors. I would hope that a proposing convention would bring back the true meaning of debate, and that the participants would be swayed by a rational discussion of the merits of states' interests vs. an out of control federal government, and not just toe the controlling party line on national issues.
What we call "debate" in the Senate is just posturing. Nobody actually listens anymore to what the others say, as the votes are already preset based on special interests and the risk of losing campaign funding.
But that's just me.
-PJ
Anyway, if you think voting alone will reverse what voting in the past has not, I refer you to Einstein's definition of insanity. No matter who or what party wins in 2014, 2016, our course is headed straight for hell on earth tyranny.
Until power is once again divided between the states and the government they created, our demise is assured. The GOPE don't give a twit about our freedoms and no election will change that.
Levin's book has been out for six months, he offers Chapter One for free at his website, there have been a couple dozen or more posts about Article V at FR, and conventionofstates.com has an extensive FAQ available on their homepage.
Despite all the info, some people choose to remain ignorant. Like the Freepers who can't read beyond the title to a post, there are many who would rather toss stones than educate themselves.
Thanks...
I would think things like Term Limits, balanced budgets and more state representation (17th repeal) would interest ALL states...
But that’s just me...
The first attack will be on the 1st assembly and speech (redress of grievances also), 2nd, 3rd (forcing government into homes), limiting 4th 5th and 6th,
If the Dems are against it, I’m for it.
And those attacks will go nowhere, either at an Amendments Convention or at the time for ratification by the states.
If the legislatures of three-fourths of the states pass a Resolution of No-Confidence in the federal government, the federal government is dissolved, and new elections will be held 30 days after the three-fourths threshold is reached. These elections will be for president, vice president, House and all Senate seats, regardless of senatorial "class". Once the new government is installed, all members of the federal judiciary are dismissed, and the new government will replace the entire federal bench.
I would love to see something like this proposed.
Facts indicate if we do nothing we all go down together. Look at what Obama did with his latest decree about IRS control of workforce reductions related to healthcare. It is obvious that congress will do nothing. A controlled amendment process that brings power back to the states is a tool the founders intended us to use to preserve the republic.
Convention of States - Alabama Way to go Alabama! A good introduction.
'Convention of states' to rein in government? Another great summary explanation.
The Case for an Article V. Convention. Fantastic explanation of Article V convention to the Mass State Legislature.
I would recommend watching the above three videos first and then on to:
Convention of States Lots of information here.
A Summary of Mark Levin’s Proposed Amendments by Jacquerie
Chapter 1 of Mark Levin’s Book, The Liberty Amendments
Mark Levin, Constitution Article V, and the Liberty Amendments
Article V Project to Restore Liberty
Rep. Bill Taylor introduces a Convention of States
Mark Levin Article V, Liberty Amendments youtube video hub
Three hour video of C-Span interview with Mark Levin
Gaining Steam? Nearly 100 Lawmakers Descend on Mount Vernon to Talk Convention of States The beginning.
Convention to Propose Amendments to the United States Constitution
The Other Way to Amend the Constitution: The Article V Constitutional Convention Amendment Process
Friends of Article V Convention Links
Article V Convention: Path of Least Resistance By Robert Berry
The Final Constitutional Option
Article V Handbook - for State Legislators
State Legislators Article V Caucus State Legislators, Join up at this site!
Send this list of links to your State Representatives and Senators here: Contact your State Legislators.
Sample Letter to state Representatives regarding the Convention of States Project and also, Talking Points. Both from Here.
Let’s all work together to get this going. Call or write your state senator today.
Article V Letter to a State Assemblyman
Like anyone, legislators appreciate the personal touch of a handwritten, or at least hand signed letter.
My letter resulted in a 45 minute conversation in his office. The FL legislature is a part time gig, which means their duties in Tallahassee take away from their workaday life. He owns a business, employs 150 people, and was very receptive.
Thank you both for your replies.
Interesting comment. Perhaps add that no one sitting in congress or the executive can stand for election?
A Dracula Clause would be a good addition to the idea.
More good news: http://www.conventionofstates.com/news/victory-arizona
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