Posted on 03/04/2022 4:03:02 PM PST by Jacquerie
Stunning.
That's the only word that can describe what happened today in West Virginia.
Earlier this morning, the state House passed the Convention of States Resolution on an overwhelming -- and bipartisan! -- 77-19-4 vote. Then, less than one hour later, the state Senate passed the Resolution on a voice vote, making West Virginia the 18th state in history to pass the Convention of States Resolution!
“Today we made history," said West Virginia Delegate Del. Chris Pritt. "The West Virginia House of Delegates sent a clear message that an ever-expanding federal government is unacceptable. We’re not going to tolerate runaway debt, a federal bureaucracy with few limits on its authority, and lifetime politicians who only serve the special interests. We must work to restore a government consistent with the intent of our founders. Everyone who voted in support of the resolution is a patriot. Those of us who voted in support of the resolution were happy to do our small part in restoring the Constitution and advancing individual rights.”
Del. Riley Keaton, our lead sponsor, agreed with his colleague.
“I’m very pleased to lead sponsor the Convention of States resolution in West Virginia and see it finally pass," he said. "West Virginians know that the hour is late for our republic if the people don’t reassert their God-Given right to self-governance. The Convention of States will do exactly that.”
Our legislative sponsors were amazing, and we couldn't have secured this victory without their support. But most of the credit, as always, goes to our amazing team of volunteers in West Virginia.
Those patriots have worked tirelessly over the last several years to pass the Convention of States Resolution. They faced setbacks, especially in the house, but they never gave up.
"I’m so proud of the grassroots, and the members of the West Virginia House and Senate, who today made history by making their state the 18th to pass the Convention of States resolution," said Convention of States Action President Mark Meckler. "Today, the Mountaineers stepped up and sent a strong message to Washington, D.C., that the people are coming and we’re going to take our power back.
Their relentless commitment to liberty should inspire the entire country. These patriots understand that only a Convention of States can stop the runaway train in Washington, and their hard work and determination put our country one step closer to liberty.
Mark Levin just announced it.
God I hope their right. Everything is falling into place for a massive social calamity. I'd hate to see our nation destroyed over this.
What is to prevent demonrats from hijacking the convention and causing some real damage?
Article V ping!
I’m afraid your right, it will be hijacked and the results will not be pretty. Our system works when followed, need to eliminate the evil ones and restore the rule of law and common sense.
“Our system works when followed, need to eliminate the evil ones and restore the rule of law and common sense.”
How’s that been working out for the last 100 years?
Outstanding.
The supposed backstop is the ratification process. All kinds of amendments can be proposed, but each still would need ratification by 38 state legislatures. Of course the same thing could be said about any useful amendments passing, which I see as a bigger problem.
I dread the day that this Trojan Horse gets dragged inside the gates,
Bad idea.. spinning the wheel to see what comes out.. is not a good idea. Better to develop a movement to remove all of the WEF plants and Soros bots.. and get some real law enforcement happening.
Let’s Roll!
It is a yuge mistake to equate state commissioners with members of congress.
Here is South Carolina's: SC Judiciary Committee Report.
<>I dread the day that this Trojan Horse gets dragged inside the gates,<>
Then accept galloping tyranny and just keep voting . . . as if it matters.
Bttt
The horse has been inside the gates fore a long time. This is taking a torch to it.
i know there’s a lot of fear on this site, but i’ve been for this since Mark announced it. i’m looking at the book that launched it many years ago.
desperate times call for desperate (i prefer higher risk) measures, to paraphrase someone. 18. so 15 to go?
What you imply is rule by men instead of rule of law.
The Soviet Constitution had most of the protections afforded by the US Constitution.
Wow!
All a COS can do is propose amendments just like Congress. This goes around Congress. This is particularly important since some of Levin’s proposed amendments directly affect these political careerists. The states can vote them up or down as they please.
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